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).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z11
Performance 79
Display 89
Camera 32
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 6000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $999

  • Overall rating 66/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Vivo iQOO Z11: The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z11 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z11 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
66/100
2612264 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +27.0%
3579338 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z11
$290
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Launch price difference: $709. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $709 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.