Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610, 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 14/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 15
Battery 12
Design 92
Value for money 86
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 17 points higher (31/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (86/100 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 Samsung Galaxy A50 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (34/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A50: The Samsung Galaxy A50 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 A50 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Exynos 9610 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 352871
Geekbench Single 370
Geekbench Multi 1021
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 25 MP 64 MP
Front camera 25 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 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 166 g 194 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 25MP
15
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • 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
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A50
$350
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 Samsung Galaxy A50 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (34/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (39/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (92/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.