TCL 605 vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The TCL 605 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $169 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 53/100 vs 36/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (983,562 vs 358,608); the TCL 605 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 605
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes TCL 605 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $170
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 983562 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 605 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 17 points higher (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (58/100 vs 30/100). Value score: TCL 605 — 42/100, 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 notably outperforms the TCL 605 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 605 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 605 | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.2×8.3 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $170 |
Camera comparison
TCL 605
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 605
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 605
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 605 and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads TCL 605 by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. TCL 605 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the TCL 605 (58/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 605 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 605 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably better than the TCL 605 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 605 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The TCL 605 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the TCL 605 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (58/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the TCL 605 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).