Vivo S15 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 57/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo S15 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 218g).
Vivo S15
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Lighter: 197g vs 218g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Vivo S15 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 scores 2 points higher (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S15 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Vivo S15 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (61/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Vivo S15 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo S15 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S15 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Vivo S15 (57/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (61/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S15 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 edges out the Vivo S15 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S15 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo S15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Should you choose the Vivo S15 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.