Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895, 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 6/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Overall rating 6/100
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 195g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 2/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 25 points higher (31/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 2/100). 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 Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (34/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (39/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8895 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 437463 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1445 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" Super AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×74.8×8.6 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $929 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownperformance
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 Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (34/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (39/100 vs 2/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 25 points (31/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.