Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820, 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 9/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 11
Battery 2
Design 100
Value for money 48
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 better?
  • Lighter: 157g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 22 points higher (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 11/100). 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 S10 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (34/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (39/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Samsung Galaxy S10: The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S10 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Samsung Exynos 9820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 745471
Geekbench Single 1001
Geekbench Multi 2322
Display 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 3040x1440 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 157 g 194 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10
  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
11
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10
  • 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3040x1440
  • 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 S10
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
2
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S10
$899
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 S10 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (34/100 vs 11/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (39/100 vs 2/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.