Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z11

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; estimated prices are $469 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 51/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 8500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 2,612,264).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
Vivo iQOO Z11
Performance 41
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 77
Design 15
Value for money 90
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 2612264
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6403
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 218g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 8500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $290 vs $469

  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, 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 X8 Pro Max Vivo iQOO Z11
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu 2629444 2612264
Geekbench Single 3228 1553
Geekbench Multi 9553 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 9020 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 218 g 228 g
Price $469 $290
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z11 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
51/100 -0.7%
2612264 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Vivo iQOO Z11
$290

Price difference: $179. Vivo iQOO Z11 is cheaper by $179.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (65/100 vs 41/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.