Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,290,942).
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (25/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 256.5% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (74/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (25/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.