Vivo iQOO Z11 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $290 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 2,612,264).
Vivo iQOO Z11
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $999
- Overall rating 66/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 2612264
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Lighter: 226g vs 228g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z11 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Z11 — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z11 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2612264 | 3579338 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $290 | $999 |
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO Z11 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $709. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $709 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (96/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (93/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (80/100 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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z11 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.