Category Breakdown
Realme Q3 5G
vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance
83.387.8
Camera
65.282.8
Display
81.385.3
Battery
33.730.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
69.686.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.959.6
Summary
- The Realme Q3 5G features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the vivo iQOO Z6 has a slightly larger 6.64-inch IPS LCD with HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Q3 is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset, whereas the Z6 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 778G+ for improved efficiency.
- The camera setup on the Q3 includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Z6 offers a 64 MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS).
- Battery capacity is higher in the Q3 at 5000 mAh compared to the Z6's 4500 mAh, but the Z6 supports faster charging at 80W.
- Both devices run on different software, with the Q3 using Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0, while the Z6 operates on Android 12 with OriginOS Ocean.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q3 5G
vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
General
Release Date
2021, April 22
2022, August 25
Announced
2021, April 22
2022, August 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.64"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 650 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2388 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 100% in 63 min
80W wired, 50% in 10 min, 100% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
164 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight
189 g
194.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Black, Orange, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

