Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi Note 9 Pro (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 — 31/100 vs 21/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 209g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 38
Value for money 91
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 209g

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 10 points higher (31/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (91/100 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 9 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 9 Pro: The Redmi Note 9 Pro 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 9 Pro Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 209 g 194 g
Price $270
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • 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 9 Pro
  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 9 Pro
$270
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 9 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (57/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.