Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs ZTE S30

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the ZTE S30 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
ZTE S30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 14
Design 70
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 194g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 14/100). 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 ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (39/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 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.
ZTE S30: The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) ZTE S30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 11, MyOS 11
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 194 g 184 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
ZTE S30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE S30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
ZTE S30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
14
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 ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (39/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 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 ZTE S30?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the ZTE S30 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the ZTE S30?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the ZTE S30?

The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the ZTE S30?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.