Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (34/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). 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 Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (34/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | $460 |
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownperformance
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 Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (34/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (81/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.