Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Vivo Y81i

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 7/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81i doesn't; the Vivo Y81i is noticeably lighter (143g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
Vivo Y81i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3260 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y81i better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Vivo Y81i, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 24 points higher (31/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 0/100). 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 Y81i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y81i: The Vivo Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Vivo Y81i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388 720x1520
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 3260 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 16GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm
Weight 194 g 143 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Vivo Y81i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y81i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo Y81i
  • 3260 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
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 Y81i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 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 Z6 (China) or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y81i — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.