Vivo V23 5G vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Vivo V23 5G (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V23 5G leads — 28/100 vs 5/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V23 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Vivo V23 5G
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Vivo V23 5G vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Vivo V23 5G scores 23 points higher (28/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G leads (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V23 5G leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V23 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V23 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo V23 5G | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo V23 5G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Vivo V23 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo V23 5G
- 4200 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 V23 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V23 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (22/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V23 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (76/100 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 V23 5G or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 23 points (28/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V23 5G and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo V23 5G has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V23 5G or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo V23 5G leads on camera score (50/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V23 5G over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo V23 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.