Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 5/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 70 points (75/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 70 points higher (75/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3815522
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 466x466
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Weight 216 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (63/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (74/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (50/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 70 points (75/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.