Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z11i
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Z11i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $469 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 40/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 560,863); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11i doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $469
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z11i, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, 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 X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11i and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Z11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $175 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Z11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z11i by 368.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $294. Vivo iQOO Z11i was $294 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (90/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11i and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i by 31 points (71/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11i — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11i is a better fit for everyday use.