Sony Xperia 10 III vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11

The Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $450 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,160,475 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 210g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III
Performance 42
Display 61
Camera 17
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money 10
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 92
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 210g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3160475 vs 499040
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 780
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1897
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $450

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 III — 10/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (74/100 vs 49/100).

Sony Xperia 10 III: The Sony Xperia 10 III is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 10 III Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Processor Snapdragon 690 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 499040 3160475
Geekbench Single 780 3041
Geekbench Multi 1897 9494
Display 6.0" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
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 / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm
Weight 169 g 210 g
Launch price $450 $400
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 10 III and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 10 III Snapdragon 690
39/100
499040 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +84.2%
3160475 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 10 III
$450
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400

Launch price difference: $50. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (92/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (35/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (92/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (74/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Sony Xperia 10 III has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Sony Xperia 10 III is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.