Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 725,133); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 FE better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3012
- Lighter: 177g vs 194g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 725133
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 725133 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (74/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (74/100 vs 56/100).