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Google Pixel 10a 5G vs vivo iQOO Z6 (China): Which One Should You Buy?

vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.9/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Google · 2026

Google Pixel 10a 5G

Google Pixel 10a 5G
82/ 100
Launch price$499
Vivo · 2022

vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
83/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

vivo iQOO Z6 (China) wins 5 of 6 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Google Pixel 10a 5G
Google Pixel 10a 5G
1 win
vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
5 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayConnectivityValue
Google Pixel 10a 5Gvivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • Speedvivo iQOO Z6 (China)
    65
    86
  • Cameravivo iQOO Z6 (China)
    31
    80
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • Batteryvivo iQOO Z6 (China)
    63
    80
  • Displayvivo iQOO Z6 (China)
    70
    84
  • ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 10a 5G
    90
    55
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • Valuevivo iQOO Z6 (China)
    68
    85
Key differences
  • Google Pixel 10a 5G has the bigger battery5,100 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger screen6.64" vs 6.3"
  • Google Pixel 10a 5G is lighter183 g vs 185 g
  • Google Pixel 10a 5G has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.1
  • vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Google Pixel 10a 5G
  • ✓2 g lighter (183 g), easier to hold
  • ✓$9500 cheaper at launch ($499 vs $9999)
  • ✓Bigger 5,100 mAh battery (+600 mAh)
Reasons to buy vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • ✓6.64" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10a 5Gvivo iQOO Z6 (China)
1. Display & Screen🏆 vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Wins Display
Screen typepOLEDIPS LCD, 120Hz
Screen Size6.3"6.64"
Resolution & Density2424x1080 (422 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness3,000 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4 Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedNot listed
Operating SystemAndroid 15 16Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.7, OISundefined MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera13 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens13 MP, f/2.2undefined MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Google Pixel 10a 5G Lightest Chassis
Dimensions153.9 x 73 x 9 mmN/A
Weight183 g185 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,100 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging30W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging10W wireless chargingNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.35.1, A2DP, LE
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$499Price on request
Our verdict

vivo iQOO Z6 (China) wins — BeastScore 82.9/100

After comparing all the specs, vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 82.9 vs top rival 82.0 and More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB.

Buy Google Pixel 10a 5G if you want

Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+600 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W

Buy vivo iQOO Z6 (China) if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 82.9 vs top rival 82.0 · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

Common questions

Which is better: Google Pixel 10a 5G or vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.9/100 compared to Google Pixel 10a 5G (82.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.9 vs top rival 82.0 and More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB.

What are the main battery and display differences between Google Pixel 10a 5G and vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

Google Pixel 10a 5G has a 6.3-inch display and 5100 mAh battery. vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a 6.64-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.

How do Google Pixel 10a 5G and vivo iQOO Z6 (China) compare for speed?

Google Pixel 10a 5G scores 65/100 for performance; vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 86/100.

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