Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Axon 11 4G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 11 4G (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 11 4G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Axon 11 4G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 11 4G better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 223g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Axon 11 4G, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Axon 11 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, MiFavor 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Axon 11 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Axon 11 4G by 1712.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 11 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 11 4G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.