Apple iPhone 17e vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 59/100 vs 50/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 820,210); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 3012
- Lighter: 163g vs 194g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Apple iPhone 17e scores 9 points higher (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (45/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (89/100 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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (45/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (83/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 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 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 162.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (89/100 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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (45/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (83/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.