Redmi Note 10S vs Vivo iQOO Z11

The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; estimated prices are $250 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 22/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 534,895); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 228g).

The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 29 points (51/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 36
Design 76
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO Z11
Performance 41
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 77
Design 15
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $290

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 29 points higher (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S 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 Redmi Note 10S Vivo iQOO Z11
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu 534895 2612264
Geekbench Single 673 1553
Geekbench Multi 1881 6403
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9020 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 179 g 228 g
Price $250 $290
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10S
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 10S and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
22/100
534895 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z11 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
51/100 +79.5%
2612264 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Redmi Note 10S by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 10S
$250
Vivo iQOO Z11
$290

Price difference: $40. Redmi Note 10S is cheaper by $40.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (41/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (76/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 29 points (51/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Redmi Note 10S leads on camera score (35/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Redmi Note 10S 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.