Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Vivo Y38
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y38 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Vivo Y38
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Vivo Y38 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y38 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.