OnePlus Nord 6 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads — 53/100 vs 31/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 210g).

The OnePlus Nord 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 22 points (53/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 67
Design 37
Value for money 81
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the OnePlus Nord 6 scores 22 points higher (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (81/100 vs 55/100).

OnePlus Nord 6: The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 6 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2366913
Geekbench Single 2070
Geekbench Multi 6694
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772 1080x2388
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, OxygenOS 16 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 210 g 194 g
Price $420
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord 6
$420
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (67/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (57/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (81/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The OnePlus Nord 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 22 points (53/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The OnePlus Nord 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The OnePlus Nord 6 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.