Redmi A7 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 26/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi A7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 42
Design 58
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 A7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 193g vs 194g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A7 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 5 points higher (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi A7: The Redmi A7 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 A7 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Unisoc T7250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 310000
Geekbench Single 600
Geekbench Multi 1800
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1640x720 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g 194 g
Price $99
Camera comparison
Redmi A7
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1640x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A7
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi A7
$99
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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A7 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi A7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi A7 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi A7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A7 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 A7 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.