Poco M8 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $209 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5520); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $548
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Poco M8 by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $339. Poco M8 was $339 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.