Redmi 6 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi 6 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 7/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6 doesn't; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi 6 better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • 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 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 24 points higher (31/100 vs 7/100). 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 "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi 6: The Redmi 6 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 Redmi 6 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 156818
Geekbench Single 233
Geekbench Multi 723
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1440 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 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 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 146 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi 6
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 6
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 6
  • 3000 mAh
  • 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 Redmi 6 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 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 Redmi 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi 6 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6 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 6 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.