Vivo X100 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Vivo X100 Ultra (2024) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X100 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 5/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X100 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Vivo X100 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo X100 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Vivo X100 Ultra scores 57 points higher (62/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (50/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo X100 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2294102 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | — | |
| Price | $900 | — |
Vivo X100 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (45/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (63/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (50/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X100 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo X100 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 57 points (62/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo X100 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X100 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo X100 Ultra leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X100 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo X100 Ultra leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X100 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Vivo X100 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.