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 — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 535,127); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10S
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 179g vs 194g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1908
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 3012 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 10S and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Redmi Note 10S by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (66/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
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 5 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 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (66/100 vs 51/100).