Poco M8 vs Vivo iQOO Z11i
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z11i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $209 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 40/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11i has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,643 vs 560,863); the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11i doesn't; the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 209g).
Poco M8
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Higher AnTuTu: 840643 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 2249
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 209g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 49/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5520 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $209
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11i, the Poco M8 scores 14 points higher (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 leads (34/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 70/100, Vivo iQOO Z11i — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (79/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Vivo iQOO Z11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $175 |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8 and Vivo iQOO Z11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads Vivo iQOO Z11i by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $34. Vivo iQOO Z11i was $34 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (34/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (79/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Poco M8 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11i — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11i — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Poco M8 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11i is a better fit for everyday use.