Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, 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 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 25 points (31/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 1
Design 63
Value for money 52
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S9+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S9+ 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 1/100). 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 S9+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (34/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (39/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy S9+: The Samsung Galaxy S9+ 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 S9+ Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Samsung Exynos 9810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 583956
Geekbench Single 769
Geekbench Multi 2000
Display 6.2" Super AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2960x1440 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Wireless charging 10W 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 8.0 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 189 g 194 g
Price $840
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9+
  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9+
  • 6.2" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2960x1440
  • 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 S9+
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 10W
1
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S9+
$840
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 S9+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (34/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (39/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S9+ or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 25 points (31/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S9+ 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 S9+ over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.