Redmi 5 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 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 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 98
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus leads (98/100 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 Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (98/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 5 Plus: The Redmi 5 Plus 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 Redmi 5 Plus Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 218879
Geekbench Single 189
Geekbench Multi 862
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 180 g 194 g
Price $170
Camera comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 5 Plus
$170
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 Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (75/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.