vivo iQOO Z8 (China)
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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S
#534Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO Z8 (China)
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S
Performance
94.988.7
Camera
66.367.7
Display
80.388.6
Battery
33.792.0
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
86.877.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
58.875.0
Summary
- The vivo iQOO Z8 features a 6.64-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 3S has a slightly larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with HDR10+ support, also at 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the iQOO Z8 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8200 chipset, whereas the Black Shark 3S utilizes the Snapdragon 865, which may offer superior gaming performance.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the Black Shark 3S includes additional ultrawide and depth sensors, while the iQOO Z8 has optical image stabilization.
- The iQOO Z8 has a larger 5000 mAh battery with faster 120W charging, compared to the 4729 mAh battery and 65W charging of the Black Shark 3S, which also supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the iQOO Z8 runs on Android 13 with OriginOS 3, while the Black Shark 3S operates on Android 10, potentially offering a less updated experience.
- Build quality favors the Black Shark 3S with its glass front and aluminum frame, making it heavier than the iQOO Z8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO Z8 (China)
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S
General
Release Date
2023, August 31
2020, July 31
Announced
2023, August 31
2020, July 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.64"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC6
Adreno 650
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.3, 120˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@1920fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4729 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4729 mAh
Charging Details
120W wired
65W wired, 100% in 38 min18W magnetic wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.6 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
168.7 x 77.3 x 10.4 mm (6.64 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
Weight
200 g
222 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Silver
Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass