iQOO 11 vs vivo X90: Which is better for you and why

iQOO 11 vs vivo X90: The iQOO 11 and vivo X90 are two affordable premium smartphones from vivo. These two phones are priced below $700 and for the prices, both phones offer good value for the money. However, if given the choice, which should you buy and why?

The iQOO 11 features a slightly more powerful chipset and a smoother 144Hz display which makes it an ideal gaming smartphone. The vivo X90 on the other hand has better camera sensors and ZEIS T* Lens coating which makes it an ideal camera phone. But which is the more balance phone of these two phones?

In this iQOO 11 vs vivo X90 specs comparison, we’ll be comparing the specifications of these phones. In the end, you will know which is the more balanced phone to buy and why.

iQOO 11 vs vivo X90

Specs	iQOO 11	vivo X90
Display	6.78-inches, 144Hz	6.78-inches, 120Hz
Display Features	LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+	AMOLED, HDR10+
RAM	up to 16GB	up to 12GB
Storage	up to 512GB	up to 512GB
MicroSD Card	NO	NO
Back Camera	50MP + 13MP + 8MP	50MP + 12MP + 12MP
Front Camera	16MP	32MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Dimensity 9200 5G
Software	Android 13	Android 13
Battery	5,000mAh (120W)	4,810mAh (120W)
Water & DustProof	YES (unspecified)	YES (IP64)

iQOO 11 vs vivo X90: Display, Design, and Durability

The display size, display panel, screen brightness, and front design of both smartphones are similar. Both phones have the same 6.78-inch AMOLED display, QHD+ 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution, and HDR10+ support. The differences in the display of both phones are that the screen of the iQOO 11 refreshes at 144Hz and is flat while that of the vivo X90 refreshes at 120Hz and is curved.

Both phones have a centered punch hole but on the rear the designs are different. The vivo X90 has a circular rear camera module and a line that runs across the top half while the iQOO 11 has a rectangular rear camera module. The photos above clearly show the different designs of both smartphones.

As for durability, both phones are made of the same materials. But the vivo X90 is certified to be IP64 dust/water resistant but the IP dust/water resistant rating of the iQOO 11 is not specified. The volume and power buttons, USB Type-C port, speaker grills, and microphone ports are located in the same area on both smartphones.

iQOO 11 vs vivo X90: Camera

Camera	iQOO 11	vivo X90
Primary	50MP	50MP
Telephoto	13MP	12MP
Ultra-wide	8MP	12MP
Front	16MP	32MP

The vivo X90 is a better camera phone than the iQOO 11 because it has better camera sensors and features. The X90 features a 50MP OIS main camera that has a Laser AutoFocus feature which takes sharper and more detailed photos than the 50MP main camera of the iQOO 11.

The iQOO 11 features a 13MP telephoto and an 8MP ultra-wide lens which are good but not as good as the 12MP telephoto and 12MP ultra-wide lenses of the vivo X90. vivo also partnered with ZEIS to include Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, and Pixel Shift in the cameras of the vivo X90.

As for the front cameras, the 16MP selfie camera of the iQOO 11 can only record videos in 1080p resolution while the 32MP selfie camera of the vivo X90 can record steady videos in 4K resolution. So, the vivo X90 is an overall better camera phone than the iQOO 11.

iQOO 11 vs vivo X90 Chipset, Performance & Storage

The performance of both smartphones is different because both phones are powered by two different chipsets. The iQOO 11 features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset while the vivo X90 features the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset. Both are 5G chipsets built on a 4nm process technology with fast CPU cores and power GPU.

However, the chipset in the iQOO 11 has faster CPU cores than the chipset in the vivo X90. The chipset in the iQOO 11 is equipped with a faster 5G MODEM, a better AI engine, and a better ISP than the vivo X90. To know about the chipsets used in both phones, please read this Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200 comparison post.

The storage options available on both smartphones are different. The storage options available in the iQOO 11 are 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 256GB, and 16GB + 512GB storage while the storage options available in the vivo X90 are 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

iQOO 11 vs vivo X90: Software

The iQOO 11 and vivo X90 boots Origin OS 3 based on Android 13 out of the box. Both smartphones are expected to get three years of major software updates and security patches. The UI, icons, settings, navigation, etc on both smartphones are the same.

iQOO 11 vs vivo X90: Battery & Other Features

The iQOO 11 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery while the vivo X90 is powered by a 4,810mAh battery. Both smartphones support 120W wired fast charging but no wireless fast charging. Other features available in both smartphones are:

stereo speakers (24-bit/192kHz audio)
Fingerprint (under display)
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
NFC
Infrared Port
GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, etc.

iQOO 11 vs vivo X90: Price

The starting price of the iQOO 11 (8 + 128GB) is about $699 which is more expensive than the $599 starting price of the vivo X90 (8GB + 128GB). So, between the iQOO 11 and vivo X90 which is better? See the conclusion of this iQOO 11 vs vivo X90 comparison below for the answer.

vivo iQOO 11	Price
Buy on Giztop	$699.00

vivo X90	Price
Buy on Giztop	$599.00

iQOO 11 vs vivo X90: Conclusion

The iQOO 11 has a slightly better performance and is equipped with a smoother display but the vivo X90 is better than the iQOO 11. It’s better you buy the vivo X90 because then you’ll save $100, get a better camera system, IP64 water & dust resistant feature, and have the same battery size and fast charging.

A look at the prices and the specifications of both phones shows that the vivo X90 offers better value for the money. If you need the 144Hz screen and you’re a lover of flat screens, then buy the iQOO 11 otherwise, buy the vivo X90.