ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $999 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $548 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.