Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 16
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 194 g 191 g
Price $485
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (62/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (73/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.