Vivo iQOO Z11 vs Vivo Y500s

The Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $290 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 66/100 vs 45/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 560,863).

The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 21 points (66/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z11
Performance 79
Display 89
Camera 32
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 76
Vivo Y500s
Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 46
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 7200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (79/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
  • Lighter: 219g vs 228g
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $290

  • Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z11 vs the Vivo Y500s, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 21 points higher (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (79/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Z11 — 76/100, Vivo Y500s — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (79/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Vivo Y500s are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

Vivo iQOO Z11: The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500s: The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z11 Vivo Y500s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2612264 560863
Geekbench Single 1553 923
Geekbench Multi 6403 2249
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1570
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9020 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 228 g 219 g
Launch price $290 $230
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Vivo Y500s
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Vivo Y500s
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo Y500s
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z11 and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z11 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
66/100
2612264 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
45/100 -365.8%
560863 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Vivo Y500s by 365.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z11
$290
Vivo Y500s
$230

Launch price difference: $60. Vivo Y500s was $60 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (79/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (89/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Vivo Y500s are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (78/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Vivo Y500s?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 21 points (66/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Vivo Y500s?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Vivo Y500s?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (79/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z11 over the Vivo Y500s?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for everyday use.