Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 1,074,182); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 228g).
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 1074182
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 32/100, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (49/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1074182 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (49/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.