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 52/100 (a 24-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 (3,154,662 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- 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 (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100, 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 Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (35/100 vs 20/100). 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).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $899. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $899 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 63/100).
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 Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (35/100 vs 20/100).
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).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
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 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
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.