Poco M8 vs Vivo iQOO Z11

The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; estimated prices are $259 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 35/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5520); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 228g).

The Vivo iQOO Z11 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 49
Design 77
Value for money 92
Vivo iQOO Z11
Performance 41
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 77
Design 15
Value for money 90
What makes Poco M8 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $259 vs $290

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 840643
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 16 points higher (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (41/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).

Poco M8: The Poco M8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z11: The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8 Vivo iQOO Z11
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu 840643 2612264
Geekbench Single 1015 1553
Geekbench Multi 2920 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5520 mAh 9020 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 228 g
Price $259 $290
Camera comparison
Poco M8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8
  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
35/100
840643 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z11 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
51/100 +67.8%
2612264 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Poco M8 by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M8
$259
Vivo iQOO Z11
$290

Price difference: $31. Poco M8 is cheaper by $31.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (41/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (77/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (77/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Poco M8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.