Realme U1 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 8/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 90
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 U1 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme U1 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 23 points higher (31/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 0/100). 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 Realme U1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Realme U1 (34/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme U1: The Realme U1 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 U1 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio P70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 303398
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 25 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 168 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme U1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 25MP
6
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Realme U1
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme U1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
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, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Realme U1 (34/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (90/100 vs 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 U1 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Realme U1 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.