Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Vivo S18e
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S18e leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S18e has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S18e is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Vivo S18e
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 2577
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo S18e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1059
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Vivo S18e, the Vivo S18e scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S18e and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S18e leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 15.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S18e and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo S18e edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo S18e — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Vivo S18e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo S18e (79/100 vs 66/100).