Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; launch prices were $230 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 8300); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,120,347 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably lighter (193g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $290
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2120347 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 8300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $290 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (77/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 edges out the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (77/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.