Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO Z11 vs vivo iQOO 9
Comparison between vivo iQOO Z11 and vivo iQOO 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The vivo iQOO Z11 is the stronger all-round choice for a larger, brighter, faster screen, more performance, and a bigger battery: 9020 mAh versus 4350 mAh. Its overall NeoScore is 7.3 to the iQOO 9’s 6.9. The iQOO 9 suits buyers who put camera versatility first, with an ultrawide camera the Z11 lacks.
The Z11’s AMOLED screen measures 6.83″ versus 6.56″ and reaches 5000 nits versus 1200 nits, with a 165 Hz refresh rate against 120 Hz. It pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 with 16 GB of RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; the iQOO 9 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, 12 GB of RAM, and UFS 3.1. Maximum storage is 512 GB on the Z11 and 256 GB on the iQOO 9.
The iQOO 9’s main camera has a 1/1.57″ sensor versus 1/1.95″, and records 4K video at 60 fps; the Z11 has optical image stabilization. The iQOO 9 charges at 120 W versus 90 W and weighs 206 g versus 216.5 g. The Z11 runs Android 16 against Android 12 and also includes an infrared blaster.
vivo iQOO Z11
The vivo iQOO Z11 is the better buy for performance and battery capacity, pairing a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 with a 9020 mAh battery.
vivo iQOO 9
The vivo iQOO 9 is the better buy for camera versatility, with an ultrawide camera and 4K video recording at 60 fps.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo iQOO Z11, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO Z11, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,020 mAh
- against 4,350 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,407,614
- against 1,233,775
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 3.1
vivo iQOO 9, if you care about…
- Weight
- 206 g
- against 216.5 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- against 90 W
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
- against A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.4 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,407,614 Best value | 1,233,775 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1×3.4 GHz Cortex-A725, 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A725, 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | Octa-core processor with 1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, White, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 159.1 mm |
| Weight | 216.5 g | 206 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.4 % Best value | 87.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 9,020 mAh Best value | 4,350 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits Best value | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 450 ppi Best value | 398 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 165 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, DCI-P3, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel, Frameless | Panda Glass, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
| Display colors | 1B colors | — |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 12 |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
| Navigation Systems | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Host 2.0, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX HD, LE, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO Z11 | iQOO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2551A | — |
