After the X30 and the X30 Pro, Vivo launched its third mid-ranger with 5G connectivity. We are talking about Vivo Z6 5G: 5G support is not the only amazing feature it offers and it is a device with an incredibly high quality-price ratio. But is it high enough to beat the Chinese competition? In order to establish it, we decided to compare it with other mid-range smartphones boasting 5G connectivity. For this specs comparison, we chose the Realme X50 5G and the Oppo Reno3 5G since we believe they are among the most attractive 5G mid-rangers of the moment alongside the Redmi K30 which we already talked about in several comparisons. Let’s find out which device has the highest value for money.
Vivo Z6 5G vs Realme X50 5G vs Oppo Reno3 5G
| Vivo Z6 5G | Oppo Realme X50 5G | Oppo Reno3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164 x 75.1 x 9.2 mm, 201 g | 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams | 160.3 x 74.3 x 8 mm, 181 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 401 ppi, 20:9 ratio, IPS LCD | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 411 ppi, 20:9 ratio, AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 1000L, octa-core |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, Funtouch OS | Android 10, ColorOS | Android 10, ColorOS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 64 + 12 MP + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/3.0, f/2.3 and f/2.4 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5000 mAh, fast charging 44W | 4200 mAh Fast charging 30W |
4025 mAh, Fast charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
It seems Punch-hole displays are becoming the trend of 2020. Vivo Z6 5G has a display with a single punch-hole aesthetically more attractive than the dual punch-hole Realme X50 Pro 5G and the waterdrop notch of the Oppo Reno3. But you should not underestimate the Oppo Reno3 since it offers a higher build quality, a thinner and more compact body. That is why, despite its waterdrop notch, it remains my favourite handset in terms of design. It is also the only with an in-display fingerprint reader.
Display
If the image quality is your priority, Oppo Reno3 deserves your attention because it is equipped with an AMOLED display with more brilliant colors. It is a smaller display, but its image quality is superior. On the other hand, despite having an IPS panel, Realme X50 Pro offers a higher refresh rate with 120 Hz, so it delivers a smoother viewing experience. And it has a wider display diagonal. Vivo Z6 5G does not offer anything special, it has a standard Full HD+ IPS panel with no advanced nor trendy technologies.
Hardware/Software
Oppo Reno3 can be defined as a midrange phone, but it is equipped with a high-end chipset: the Dimensity 1000L by MediaTek. If we only consider the speed and overall CPU and GPU performance, Dimensity 1000L is superior and benchmarks are very clear about it. But if we take other elements such as AI performance, camera support, image processing, and even 5G connectivity, Snapdragon 765G wins. Unlike Dimensity 1000L, Snapdragon 765G comes with an integrated dual-mode 5G modem supporting both sub 6 GHz frequencies and mmWave, while MediaTek Dimensity 1000L only supports slower sub 6 GHz 5G frequencies. Android 10 is out of the box on each of these handsets. Note that Vivo Z6 5G and Realme X50 5G both have the Snapdragon 765G, but in the most expensive configuration, Realme X50 5G offers more RAM (up to 12 GB) as well as the highest amount of internal storage (up to 256 GB).
Camera
Oppo Reno3 is the best camera phone here. It is the only to come with OIS and it can provide a better photo quality. But Realme X50 5G is all but a bad camera phone, with a quad camera including a telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom (unlike the Oppo Reno3). Vivo Z6 5G takes the last place.
Battery
While you should not rely on the Vivo Z6 5G if you need the best cameras, you should go for it without thinking twice if you need the longest battery life. Besides coming with a bigger 5000 mAh battery, it also offers the fastest charging technology with a 44W power.
Price
Vivo Z6 5G has a starting price of €300 in China, Oppo Reno3 starts from €440, and Realme X50 5G starts at €325. With its amazing cameras, higher performance and AMOLED display, we think Oppo Reno3 represents a more interesting choice for a lot of users. But for much less money you can get a bigger battery and better 5G connectivity with Vivo Z6 5G and Realme X50 5G. If you need the biggest battery and you do not care about cameras, Vivo Z6 5G is a better option. If you want the best overall quality, then Oppo Reno3 looks slightly better on the paper (but not for everyone). Realme X50 5G is a perfect compromise since it offers a pretty nice camera department, most of the qualities of Vivo Z6 5G and even a 120 Hz display with a high value for money.
Vivo Z6 5G vs Realme X50 5G vs Oppo Reno3 5G: PRO and CONS
Oppo Realme X50 Pro 5G
PROS
- Fastest charging technology
- Punch-hole display
- Up to 256 GB of internal storage
CONS
- Nothing particular
Oppo Reno3 5G
PROS
- Best cameras
- AMOLED display
- In-display fingerprint reader
- More compact
- Highest performance
CONS
- Inferior 5G connectivity
Vivo Z6
PROS
- Best battery
- Single punch-hole display
- Fastest charging
- Micro SD slot
- Bluetooth 5.1
CONS
- Average cameras
