Vivo S16 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 59/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 218g).
Vivo S16
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Lighter: 182g vs 218g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
The Vivo S16 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 received the same MobileRank rating — 59/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (57/100 vs 44/100). 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 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (76/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Vivo S16 | 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 | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo S16 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 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (76/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
Both devices scored 59/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi Black Shark 5.
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo S16 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.