Vivo iQOO 11S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO 11S (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo iQOO 11S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 11S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO 11S better?
- Faster charging: 200W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 224g
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 11S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 11S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO4 AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 200W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×77.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 11S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 11S
- 6.8" LTPO4 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 11S
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 200W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 11S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO 11S by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 11S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (83/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 11S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 11S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 11S has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 11S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 11S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 11S over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 11S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.