Realme Neo8 vs Vivo iQOO Z11i
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $429 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 568,395); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Vivo iQOO Z11i
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11i better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $429
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11i, the Realme Neo8 scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Vivo iQOO Z11i — 46/100; 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 Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11i and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo iQOO Z11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo iQOO Z11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Vivo iQOO Z11i by 466.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $254. Vivo iQOO Z11i was $254 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11i and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11i — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.