Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z7i
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 34/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 530,583); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Vivo iQOO Z7i
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 2032
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z7i, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 16 points higher (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z7i are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z7i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | Vivo iQOO Z7i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 13, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and Vivo iQOO Z7i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Vivo iQOO Z7i by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (66/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z7i are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z7i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z7i?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7i — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z7i?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z7i?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z7i?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Vivo iQOO Z7i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (37/100 vs 10/100).