Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 355.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (92/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.