Realme 8i vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 29/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 8i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Realme 8i
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 29/100
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 2 points higher (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 8i | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Realme 8i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.