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 — 50/100 vs 41/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro 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) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 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
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 209g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 9 points higher (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). 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) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 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 | 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 | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 36.9% 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 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 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 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro 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 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 32/100).