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Vivo iQOO Neo5 S vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3

What iQOO Neo5 S does better (10) and where Black Shark 3 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Vivo iQOO Neo5 S
Vivo · 2021iQOO Neo5 S
8.2Score
10 advantages≈ $410
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Xiaomi Black Shark 3
Xiaomi · 2020Black Shark 3
7.7Score
6 advantages≈ $420
7.9Display6.5
7.8Camera8.0
5.4Battery6.8
8.7Features6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

iQOO Neo5 SBlack Shark 3
76.4 × 163.28.477.3 × 168.710.4
iQOO Neo5 SBlack Shark 3Difference
Height163.2 mm168.7 mm−5.5 mm
Width76.4 mm77.3 mm−0.9 mm
Thickness8.4 mm10.4 mm−2 mm
Weight196 g222 g−26 g

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

Why is iQOO Neo5 S better than Black Shark 3?

  1. Peak brightness1,300 nits vs 500 nits2.6×
  2. Optical stabilisationYes · Black Shark 3: No
  3. NFCYes · Black Shark 3: No
  4. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 90 Hz+33%
  5. Weight196 g vs 222 g+13%
  6. Charged in 30 min117% vs 79%+48%
  7. Process5 nm vs 7 nm+40%
  8. Thickness8.4 mm vs 10.4 mm+24%
  9. Bluetooth5.2 vs 5+4%
  10. Screen-to-body ratio84.9% vs 82.4%+3%

Why is Black Shark 3 better than iQOO Neo5 S?

  1. Wireless chargingNo · iQOO Neo5 S: Yes
  2. Main camera48 MP vs 64 MP+33%
  3. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 4,720 mAh+5%
  4. 4K video frame rate30 fps vs 60 fps2×
  5. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · iQOO Neo5 S: Yes
  6. Selfie camera16 MP vs 20 MP+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo iQOO Neo5 SVivo iQOO Neo5 S≈ $4108.2
Design
Weight196 g222 g
Thickness8.4 mm10.4 mm
Height163.2 mm168.7 mm
Width76.4 mm77.3 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Aluminium
ColoursOrange, Blue, BlackLightning Black, Armor Gray, Star Silver
Display
Screen size6.6″6.7″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density398 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits500 nits
Screen-to-body ratio84.9%82.4%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5GQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process5 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.84 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUAdreno 660Adreno 650
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.0
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera48 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/1.72"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps60 fps
Selfie camera16 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,720 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging66 W65 W
Charged in 30 min117%79%
Wireless chargingNoYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOriginOS Ocean—
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