Black Shark 5 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z11i 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Black Shark 5 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.9/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Black Shark 5 Pro
vivo iQOO Z11i 5G
Black Shark 5 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedBlack Shark 5 Pro9591
- CameraBlack Shark 5 Pro9080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO Z11i 5G8295
- DisplayBlack Shark 5 Pro9289
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo iQOO Z11i 5G6885
- vivo iQOO Z11i 5G has the bigger battery6,500 mAh vs 4,650 mAh
- Black Shark 5 Pro has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- vivo iQOO Z11i 5G has the bigger screen6.74" vs 6.67"
- Black Shark 5 Pro has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- Black Shark 5 Pro has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Black Shark 5 Pro wins — BeastScore 87.9/100
The Black Shark 5 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz) and more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). The vivo iQOO Z11i 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (6,500 mAh vs 4,650 mAh).
Smoother display: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz · More RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Larger battery: 6,500 mAh vs 4,650 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: Black Shark 5 Pro or vivo iQOO Z11i 5G?
The Black Shark 5 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz) and more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). The vivo iQOO Z11i 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (6,500 mAh vs 4,650 mAh). BeastScore: Black Shark 5 Pro 87.9/100, vivo iQOO Z11i 5G 88.1/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Black Shark 5 Pro and vivo iQOO Z11i 5G?
Black Shark 5 Pro has a 6.67-inch display and 4650 mAh battery. vivo iQOO Z11i 5G has a 6.74-inch display and 6500 mAh battery.
How do Black Shark 5 Pro and vivo iQOO Z11i 5G compare for speed?
Black Shark 5 Pro scores 95/100 for performance; vivo iQOO Z11i 5G scores 91/100.
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