Should You Upgrade from the vivo iQOO Z7s to the vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China)?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the vivo iQOO Z7s to the vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China), 3 years apart.
Yes — the vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China) is a worthwhile upgrade
The vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China) is 3 years newer than the vivo iQOO Z7s, and the BeastScore rises from 80.8 to 86.6. The biggest improvements: performance rated 7 points higher, battery rated 15 points higher, display rated 5 points higher.
What you gain with the vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China)
- +Performance rated 7 points higher
- +Battery rated 15 points higher
- +Display rated 5 points higher
- +Newer Dimensity 7500 chipset (replaces Snapdragon 695 5G)
- +5,500 mAh bigger battery
- +0.5" larger screen
- +4 GB more RAM
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7s | vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 80.8 | 86.6 | +5.8 (7%) |
| Performance score | 79 | 86 | +7 (9%) |
| Camera score | 80 | 80 | No real change |
| Battery score | 80 | 95 | +15 (19%) |
| Display score | 84 | 89 | +5 (6%) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 5G | Dimensity 7500 | New generation chip |
| Battery capacity | 4,500 mAh | 10,000 mAh | +5,500 mAh (122%) |
| Screen size | 6.4" | 6.8" | +0.5" (7%) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | No real change |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | +4 GB (50%) |
Upgrade if…
- You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
- You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features
- You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen
- Your vivo iQOO Z7s is 3+ years old and its battery has worn down
vivo iQOO Z7s vs vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China): Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the vivo iQOO Z7s to the vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China)?
Yes — the vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China) is a worthwhile upgrade. The vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China) is 3 years newer than the vivo iQOO Z7s, and the BeastScore rises from 80.8 to 86.6. The biggest improvements: performance rated 7 points higher, battery rated 15 points higher, display rated 5 points higher.
What is the biggest difference between the vivo iQOO Z7s and vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China)?
Performance rated 7 points higher: 79 on the vivo iQOO Z7s vs 86 on the vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China).
Does the vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China) have a bigger battery than the vivo iQOO Z7s?
The vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China) has a 10,000 mAh battery versus 4,500 mAh on the vivo iQOO Z7s (+5,500 mAh (122%)).
Who should upgrade to the vivo iQOO Z11S 5G (China)?
Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day; You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features; You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen; Your vivo iQOO Z7s is 3+ years old and its battery has worn down.