The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 4.6 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Z5i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
Realme 6, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 288,931
- against 212,000
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 18 W
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,835
- against 1,609
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | MediaTek Helio G90T |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 612 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.05 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 212,000 | 288,931 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 652 Best value | 649 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,609 | 1,835 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 460 Gold at 2.0 GHz and 6x Kryo 460 Silver at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.05 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 162.1 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % Best value | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,315 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Magnetometer |
Software
| Specification | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.59 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.71 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Z5i | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX2001 |
