Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 47/100 vs 31/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 41
Design 60
Value for money 43
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 16 points higher (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 Sony Xperia 1 VI Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2096581
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 192 g 194 g
Price $964
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VI
$964
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (42/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.