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Vivo iQOO 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

What iQOO 9 Pro does better (11) and where Black Shark 5 Pro wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
Vivo · 2022iQOO 9 Pro
8.9Score
11 advantages≈ $680
Higher score
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2022Black Shark 5 Pro
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ $780
8.7Display8.7
7.2Performance7.4
9.1Camera9.1
7.9Battery6.8
7.9Features8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

iQOO 9 ProBlack Shark 5 Pro
75.2 × 164.88.876.5 × 163.99.5
iQOO 9 ProBlack Shark 5 ProDifference
Height164.8 mm163.9 mm+0.9 mm
Width75.2 mm76.5 mm−1.3 mm
Thickness8.8 mm9.5 mm−0.7 mm
Weight204 g220 g−16 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iQOO 9 Pro better than Black Shark 5 Pro?

  1. Optical stabilisationYes · Black Shark 5 Pro: No
  2. Wireless chargingYes · Black Shark 5 Pro: No
  3. Measured brightness1,000 nits vs 682 nits+47%
  4. Pixel density518 ppi vs 395 ppi+31%
  5. Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  6. Max video8K vs 4K
  7. Weight204 g vs 220 g+8%
  8. Rear cameras3 vs 2+50%
  9. Resolution (width)1,440 px vs 1,080 px+33%
  10. Thickness8.8 mm vs 9.5 mm+8%
  11. Screen-to-body ratio89.6% vs 85.7%+5%

Why is Black Shark 5 Pro better than iQOO 9 Pro?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 108 MP2.2×
  2. Stereo speakersNo · iQOO 9 Pro: Yes
  3. RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
  4. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 144 Hz+20%
  5. Charged in 30 min188% vs 200%+6%
  6. Loudspeaker loudness-24.8 LUFS vs -24 LUFS+-3%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo iQOO 9 ProVivo iQOO 9 Pro≈ $6808.9
Design
Weight204 g220 g
Thickness8.8 mm9.5 mm
Height164.8 mm163.9 mm
Width75.2 mm76.5 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackGlass—
Glass protectionPanda Glass—
ColoursLegend (White w/ BMW M branding), Dark Cruise, OrangeBlack, White
Display
Screen size6.8″6.7″
PanelLTPO2 AMOLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)Yes—
Resolution (width)1,440 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)3,200 px2,400 px
Pixel density518 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits—
Measured brightness1,000 nits682 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.6%85.7%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3 GHz3 GHz
GPUAdreno 730Adreno 730
AnTuTu score862,324876,704
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,7083,665
Memory
RAM12 GB16 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.57"1/1.52"
Rear cameras32
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom2.5×—
Max video8K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,700 mAh4,650 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging120 W120 W
Charged in 30 min188%200%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power50 W—
Reverse wireless chargingYes—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Video output—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-24.8 LUFS-24 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicSide
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (China only)
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceFuntouch 12 (International)—
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