Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 leads — 65/100 vs 50/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 is faster in AnTuTu (1,626,008 vs 820,210); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1626008 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 2631 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6602 vs 3012
- Lighter: 171g vs 194g
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Apple iPhone 15 scores 15 points higher (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (45/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (45/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 15 leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 98.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (45/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on performance (79/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users.