Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy A34 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A34 leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A34 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.

The Samsung Galaxy A34 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A34
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 82
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A34 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A34 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Samsung Galaxy A34 scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A34 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A34: The Samsung Galaxy A34 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 Samsung Galaxy A34 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 729766
Geekbench Single 1032
Geekbench Multi 2507
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
DXOMark (camera) 92
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 194 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A34
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A34
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A34
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A34
$400
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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A34 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A34 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A34 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A34 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A34 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A34 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A34 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.