Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Samsung Galaxy S9+ (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $840 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 583,956); the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 0/100, 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 Samsung Galaxy S9+ (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 583956 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 769 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2000 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.2" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 6.2" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $440. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $440 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (92/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S9+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S9+ has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S9+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S9+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S9+ over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S9+ 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.