Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 5/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 26 points higher (31/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 26 points (31/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.