Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,100,336).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1100336
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 234g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 67W vs 40W
- Overall rating 69/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1100336 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 141 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 399.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.