Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1295 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 210g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1295
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 5 points higher (76/100 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 leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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 (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $895. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $895 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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 (54/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 5 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?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
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?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.