Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, 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 53/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 971,424); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (45/100 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, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 scores 6 points higher (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 (68/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 (68/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 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?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.