Vivo iQOO Z11 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $290 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 2,612,264); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 228g).
Vivo iQOO Z11
Xiaomi 17
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $709
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 2612264
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6403
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 228g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z11 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Z11 — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (63/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z11 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2612264 | 3207732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $290 | $709 |
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO Z11 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 18.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $419. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $419 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (95/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z11 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z11 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.