Realme 9i vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Realme 9i better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9i | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9i and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Realme 9i by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i 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.