Redmi Note 10S vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 22/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 10S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 36
Design 76
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 179g vs 194g

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 9 points higher (31/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S leads (93/100 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 Note 10S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (93/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S 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 Note 10S Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 179 g 194 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • 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 Note 10S
  • 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 Note 10S
$250
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 Note 10S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 10S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.