Vivo iQOO Z11 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $290 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,612,264); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Vivo iQOO Z11
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $999
- Better portability (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2612264
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 6403
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z11 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Z11 — 76/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z11 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2612264 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $290 | $999 |
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO Z11 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 13.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $709. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $709 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z11 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.