Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 53/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 971,424); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 220g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro scores 9 points higher (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (68/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (68/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.