Google Pixel 9a vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 66/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Google Pixel 9a
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $499
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $400 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Google Pixel 9a by 58.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Google Pixel 9a leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.