Google Pixel 7a vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4385); the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,126,520 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1126520 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1461 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3867 vs 3012
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Google Pixel 7a scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users.