Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 15/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 205g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 16 points higher (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). 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.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 27W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm
Weight 194 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (39/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

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 Xiaomi Black Shark 2?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 15/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.