Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 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 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).
Redmi Note 5
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 180g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $400
- Better portability (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 5 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 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 12/100, 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 Note 5 (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (80/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 5 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Weight | 180 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $400 |
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi Note 5 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Redmi Note 5 by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi Note 5 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (80/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Redmi Note 5 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.