Google Pixel 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Google Pixel 5 (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 48/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4080); 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 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 5
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Google Pixel 5 better?
- Lighter: 151g vs 194g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (84/100 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 4080 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 2 points higher (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 5 leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (45/100 vs 31/100). 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 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (84/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 5 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4080 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 12W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 109 | — | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 5
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 5
- 4080 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 12W
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 5 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Google Pixel 5 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 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (84/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Google Pixel 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Google Pixel 5 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 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 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Google Pixel 5 (84/100 vs 56/100).