vivo iQOO Z11i 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
vivo iQOO Z11i 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G
Too close to call: 1 of 5 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G9195
- CameraTie8080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO Z11i 5G9591
- DisplayTie8989
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie8585
- vivo iQOO Z11i 5G has the bigger battery6,500 mAh vs 5,800 mAh
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G has the bigger screen6.77" vs 6.74"
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo iQOO Z11i 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the vivo iQOO Z11i 5G for its bigger battery (6,500 mAh vs 5,800 mAh), or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G for its bigger screen (6.77" vs 6.74") and faster chip (Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 4 Gen 2).
Larger battery: 6,500 mAh vs 5,800 mAh
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: vivo iQOO Z11i 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G?
It's a close call. Pick the vivo iQOO Z11i 5G for its bigger battery (6,500 mAh vs 5,800 mAh), or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G for its bigger screen (6.77" vs 6.74") and faster chip (Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 4 Gen 2). BeastScore: vivo iQOO Z11i 5G 88.1/100, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G 88.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo iQOO Z11i 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G?
vivo iQOO Z11i 5G has a 6.74-inch display and 6500 mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G has a 6.77-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.
How do vivo iQOO Z11i 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G compare for speed?
vivo iQOO Z11i 5G scores 91/100 for performance; Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G scores 95/100.
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