Redmi Note 11SE vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Redmi Note 11SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 515,647); the Redmi Note 11SE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11SE by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 11SE

Performance 40
Display 54
Camera 29
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Redmi Note 11SE better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 223g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 11SE vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11SE (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11SE (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11SE (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11SE (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11SE is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 11SE Vivo iQOO 16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 515647 5498720
Geekbench Single 690 4327
Geekbench Multi 1736 12873
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 11SE

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 11SE

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 11SE

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 11SE and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 11SE MediaTek Dimensity 700
40/100
515647 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +90.6%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 11SE by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 11SE

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11SE (100/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11SE (99/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11SE (78/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11SE (90/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11SE is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 11SE or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11SE by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 11SE and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Redmi Note 11SE has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 11SE or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 11SE or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 11SE over the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.