Poco X5 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 Poco X5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X5
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Poco X5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 189g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X5 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) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X5 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X5 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Poco X5 by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Poco X5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Poco X5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco X5 (79/100 vs 66/100).