Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. 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 4650); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,010,069).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 218g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (95/100 vs 61/100). 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 5 (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 277.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (95/100 vs 61/100).
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 5 (65/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO 15T 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.