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).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 by 21.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1099. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is cheaper by $1099.
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).
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.