Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't.
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 335.4% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.