Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads — 59/100 vs 50/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 820,210); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 218g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 scores 9 points higher (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (56/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (56/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.