Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 25/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Poco M3 Pro 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 96
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 6 points higher (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G 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 Poco M3 Pro 5G Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 515647
Geekbench Single 688
Geekbench Multi 1794
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 194 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Poco M3 Pro 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.