Sony Xperia 5 II vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $949 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 II
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 5 II better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 225g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $949
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 II — 6/100, 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 5 II (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $949 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $401. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $401 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (95/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (35/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 II 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.