Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 77/100 vs 5/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 72 points higher (77/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (78/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 72 points (77/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (78/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.