Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $699 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 725,133); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 FE better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 225g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 725133
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $699
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 16/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 725133 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (95/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 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.