Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 5/100 (a 79-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 79 points higher (84/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (50/100 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 GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (86/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (50/100 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 GS3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 79 points (84/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.