Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $180 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 53/100 vs 30/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (983,562 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 983562 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $180
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 23 points higher (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (56/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 26/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (56/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Redmi Note 8 by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Vivo iQOO Z11x was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (58/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (56/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 23 points (53/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (58/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z11x (79/100 vs 43/100).