vivo iQOO U6
#1862
Xiaomi Redmi 3
#2961Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO U6
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Performance
70.860.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
62.759.5
Summary
- The vivo iQOO U6 features a larger 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 3 has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iQOO U6 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 616 in the Redmi 3.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the iQOO U6 includes a secondary 2 MP macro lens, while the Redmi 3 has a slightly faster f/2.0 aperture.
- The iQOO U6 has a larger 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, compared to the 4100 mAh battery and 10W charging of the Redmi 3.
- For software, the iQOO U6 runs a more recent version of Android, while the Redmi 3 operates on Android 5.1 with MIUI 7, indicating a more outdated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the iQOO U6 using a plastic frame and back, while the Redmi 3 features an aluminum back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO U6
Xiaomi Redmi 3
General
Release Date
N/A
2016
Announced
N/A
2016
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
6.51"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 405
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.1 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
144 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Classic Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
OS Version
Android
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes