Poco M8s vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $189 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (983,562 vs 617,626); the Poco M8s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 983562 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $189
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 74/100; 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 Z11x is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the Poco M8s (60/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Poco M8s by 37.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Vivo iQOO Z11x was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the Poco M8s (60/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x edges out the Poco M8s by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (58/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z11x (60/100 vs 44/100).