Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (2017) runs on the Helio P20, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 15/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 3430); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Plus better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 3430 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 60 points higher (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P20 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 186 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 798 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3430 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×75.0×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
- 3430 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (95/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by 60 points (75/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus 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.