Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $1500 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,579,952); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3579952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- 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 $1500
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 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 | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 VIII
- 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 VIII and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by 7.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $952. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $952 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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.