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.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Realme 8i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Realme 8i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Realme 8i: The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Realme 8i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Realme 8i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme 8i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.