ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $699 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4300); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 225g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $699
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100, 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 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $548 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (95/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (80/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.