Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $649 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VIII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $649
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 22/100, 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 VIII (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1509 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 6.1" 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 10 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VIII and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VIII 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.