Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,119,714); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.9mm).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 215g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (48/100 vs 32/100).

Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3740528 1119714
Geekbench Single 3041 1488
Geekbench Multi 9494 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Joy UI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm
Weight 215 g 220 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3740528 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
59/100 -234.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 234.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (94/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (78/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (85/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (48/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 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 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.