Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 5/100 (a 25-point difference).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 25 points higher (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (65/100 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 Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 25 points (30/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.