Fairphone 6 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 6
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Fairphone 6 scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $565 | — |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (39/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Fairphone 6 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 Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.