Redmi 5A vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi 5A better?
  • Lighter: 137g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

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

Comparing the Redmi 5A 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 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A leads (100/100 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 5A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 5A: The Redmi 5A 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 5A Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 180934
Geekbench Single 130
Geekbench Multi 488
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 137 g 194 g
Price $90
Camera comparison
Redmi 5A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 5A
  • 5.0" 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 5A
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 5A
$90
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 5A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

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

value for money

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

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

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

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

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

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A 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 5A over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

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