Category Breakdown
vivo S6 5G
vivo Z5
Performance
70.862.5
Camera
47.947.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
63.661.1
Summary
- The vivo S6 5G features a slightly larger 6.44-inch AMOLED display with HDR10 support, compared to the 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display of the vivo Z5, which lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the S6 is powered by the Exynos 980 chipset, offering a more advanced architecture than the Snapdragon 712 in the Z5.
- Both devices have a 48 MP main camera, but the S6 includes an additional macro and depth sensor, while the Z5 has a depth sensor and an ultrawide lens.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4500 mAh, but the S6 supports 18W charging, whereas the Z5 offers faster 22.5W charging.
- The S6 runs on Android 10 with Funtouch 10.0, while the Z5 operates on Android 9.0 with Funtouch 9.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the S6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo S6 5G
vivo Z5
General
Release Date
2020, March 31
2019
Announced
2020, March 31
2019
Description
Versions: V1962A, V1962BA (China)
Versions: V1921A, V1921T (China)
Display
Size
6.44"
6.38"
Type
AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 980 (8 nm)
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex A55)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP5
Adreno 616
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.2 x 74.7 x 8.7 mm (6.35 x 2.94 x 0.34 in)
159.5 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
181 g
187 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White/Blue, Streamer Secret
Aurora illusion, Bamboo Forest Night, Holographic illusion
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.1
OS Version
Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

