Sony Xperia 10 III vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $450 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $548
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 III — 2/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 690 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 III and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $98. Sony Xperia 10 III was $98 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 III has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.