Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. 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 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.0mm).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 45
Battery 57
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4650 mAh
  • Lighter: 215g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
  • 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 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 5, 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 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (94/100 vs 61/100). 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 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (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.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3740528 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
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 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm
Weight 215 g 218 g
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
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
  • 6.7" 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 5
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3740528 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100 -270.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 270.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (94/100 vs 61/100).

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 (78/100 vs 45/100).

battery

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

portability

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

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.