Redmi 6 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi 6 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 188g).
Redmi 6
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 146g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi 6 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi 6 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi 6
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 6
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 6
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi 6 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi 6 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 6 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.