Redmi A5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11

The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $90 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 25/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 195,539).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 34
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 92
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi A5 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $400

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi A5 — 34/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (64/100 vs 49/100).

Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A5 Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 195539 3154662
Geekbench Single 189 3041
Geekbench Multi 781 9494
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Weight 196 g 210 g
Launch price $90 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A5 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100
195539 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +93.8%
3154662 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Redmi A5 by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A5
$90
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400

Launch price difference: $310. Redmi A5 was $310 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (92/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (64/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.