Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 1,290,942); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.5mm).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 57
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4650 mAh
  • Lighter: 215g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100). 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 5 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 5 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3714661 1290942
Geekbench Single 3041 1675
Geekbench Multi 9494 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 40W 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 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 163.9×76.5×9.5 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 5 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • 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 5 Pro
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3714661 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100 -187.7%
1290942 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 187.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100).

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 5 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (85/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (48/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.