Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 51/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 954,090); the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 220g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro scores 8 points higher (59/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 11, Joy UI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads on performance (64/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.