The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y93s | Z3i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y93s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,030 mAh
- against 3,315 mAh
vivo Z3i, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 400 ppi
- against 271 ppi
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 299
- against 233
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y93s | Z3i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P60 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 130,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | 299 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 1,155 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Y93s | Z3i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red, Blue | Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.28 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.09 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 155.11 mm | 156 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 164 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.4 % | 84 % Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Y93s | Z3i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,030 mAh Best value | 3,315 mAh |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Y93s | Z3i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 2,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 271 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y93s | Z3i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Y93s | Z3i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Y93s | Z3i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y93s | Z3i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB OTG, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Y93s | Z3i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | aptX |
