OnePlus Nord 3 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,542,660 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 3
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1542660 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the OnePlus Nord 3 scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 3 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1542660 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 3 leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (71/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The OnePlus Nord 3 leads on performance (71/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users.