Vivo S18e vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Vivo S18e (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S18e leads — 31/100 vs 5/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S18e has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Vivo S18e
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Vivo S18e vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Vivo S18e scores 26 points higher (31/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo S18e | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (58/100 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 S18e or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 26 points (31/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S18e and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Vivo S18e has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S18e or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Vivo S18e leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S18e over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.