Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 40/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 194g
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3885 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 2MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 19/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 10 points higher (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a 5G | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3885 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 3885 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 27.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (45/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 4a 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (45/100 vs 19/100).