Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 750,481); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 218g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 scores 9 points higher (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (77/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 25.7% 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 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (57/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (77/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.