Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Performance 47
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 34
Design 51
Value for money 37
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 4674 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 199g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (55/100 vs 37/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1600000
Geekbench Single 3300
Geekbench Multi 7600
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1290x2796 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 194 g
Price $1059
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
29
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
34
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$1059
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (47/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (55/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (47/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.