ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 820,210); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 194g vs 238g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 38.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (60/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.