Vivo iQOO Z11 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $290 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,612,264).
Vivo iQOO Z11
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $799
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2612264
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 228g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z11 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Z11 — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z11 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2612264 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9020 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $290 | $799 |
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO Z11 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $509. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $509 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (97/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z11 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.