Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs vivo S15
Comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and vivo S15: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Black Shark 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,650 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- against 66 W
vivo S15, if you care about…
- Weight
- 197 g
- against 218 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 10 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 813,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 870 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,317 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585, and 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores and four 1.8 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Grey | Blue, Black, Yellow, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 10 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 161.1 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.9 % | 88.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,650 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.62″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 398 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 6,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | AMOLED | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Black Shark 5 | S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SHARK PAR-A0 | V2203A |
