Redmi Note 11S vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi Note 11S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 11S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 11S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 11S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 11S
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 15
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 11S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 11S vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 11S leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (34/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 11S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 11S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (93/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 11S: The Redmi Note 11S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 11S Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 493222
Geekbench Single 678
Geekbench Multi 1895
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 65
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 179 g 194 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 11S
  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
15
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 11S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 11S
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 11S
$250
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (34/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 11S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 11S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 11S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 11S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 11S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi Note 11S has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 11S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 11S over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi Note 11S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.