Vivo iQOO Z11i vs Vivo Y38
The Vivo iQOO Z11i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y38 leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11i has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z11i
Vivo Y38
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11i better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo Y38 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z11i vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo Y38 scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo iQOO Z11i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo iQOO Z11i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z11i | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z11i and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y38
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo iQOO Z11i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo iQOO Z11i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z11i or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo Y38 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z11i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z11i and the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO Z11i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y38 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z11i or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo Y38 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z11i over the Vivo Y38?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo Y38 (30/100 vs 10/100).