Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $1295 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $1295
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $747. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $747 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.