Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 517,460); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 194g vs 209g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (55/100 vs 41/100).