Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 59/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 220g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 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) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 314.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (65/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (75/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T 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.