iQOO Z11 series vs vivo Y500s
The Verdict
The iQOO Z11 series and vivo Y500s sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($290 vs $320), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. iQOO Z11 series stands out for 144hz amoled display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility, while vivo Y500s is praised for large 7200mah battery for extended battery life. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the iQOO Z11 series if…
- →144Hz AMOLED display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version ensures flagship performance
- →Triple 50MP camera setup delivers versatile photography options
Buy the vivo Y500s if…
- →Large 7200mAh battery for extended battery life
- →90Hz refresh rate display for smooth scrolling
- →IP54 water and dust resistance rating
Pros & Cons
iQOO Z11 series
Pros
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version ensures flagship performance
- Triple 50MP camera setup delivers versatile photography options
- 6000mAh battery with 120W fast charging for all-day usage
- IP68 water and dust resistance for durability
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Pricing likely premium for the Z-series positioning
- Limited availability outside initial launch regions
vivo Y500s
Pros
- Large 7200mAh battery for extended battery life
- 90Hz refresh rate display for smooth scrolling
- IP54 water and dust resistance rating
- Affordable pricing in budget segment
- Dual speaker setup for enhanced audio
Cons
- Entry-level MediaTek Helio G85 processor limits gaming performance
- IPS LCD display lacks AMOLED vibrancy
- No fast charging despite large battery capacity
- Limited camera capabilities compared to competitors
- No 5G connectivity
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO Z11 series | vivo Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.7 | 50MP |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.0 | 8MP |
| Telephoto | 50MP f/2.0 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 50MP f/2.0 | 8MP |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Graphite Black, Titanium Gray, Glacier Blue | Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Starlight Silver |
| Weight | 199g | 189g |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000mAh | 7200mAh |
| Charging Speed | 120W | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | ||
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Brightness | 4000 nits peak | unknown |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 90Hz |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
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