Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 517,460); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads (48/100 vs 35/100). 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 Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 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.