Vivo iQOO U1 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 15/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO U1 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 24
Design 62
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO U1 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 16 points higher (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 24/100). 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 Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 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 Vivo iQOO U1 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
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 Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (39/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO U1 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO U1 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U1 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.