Vivo S16e vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Vivo S16e (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S16e leads — 30/100 vs 5/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S16e has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Vivo S16e
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Vivo S16e vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Vivo S16e scores 25 points higher (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16e leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16e leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo S16e | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1080 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo S16e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Vivo S16e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S16e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 S16e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (37/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (66/100 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 S16e or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 25 points (30/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S16e and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo S16e has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16e or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo S16e leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16e over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.