Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 80/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (65/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 60.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $899. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (65/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Sony Xperia 1 III 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.