Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 17/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Redmi Note 8
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (34/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 14 points higher (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (97/100 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 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $180 | — |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownperformance
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 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (39/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.