Redmi 8 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, 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 14/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 65
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 8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • 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 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 17 points higher (31/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8 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 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi 8 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 8 is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 8: The Redmi 8 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 8 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 193115
Geekbench Single 199
Geekbench Multi 795
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 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 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 194 g
Price $140
Camera comparison
Redmi 8
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 8
  • 6.2" 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 8
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 8
$140
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 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi 8 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 8 is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi 8 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8 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 8 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.