Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,154,662).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 77
Design 37
Value for money 82
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3154662
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Lighter: 200g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $1499

  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 6/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (82/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 6/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 VIII Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3842882 3154662
Geekbench Single 3640 3050
Geekbench Multi 11033 9300
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
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 / 1TB
OS Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g 210 g
Price $1499 $400
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
70/100
3842882 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
64/100 -21.8%
3154662 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 by 21.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400

Price difference: $1099. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is cheaper by $1099.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (90/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (63/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 6/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 by just 6 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?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.