Sony Xperia XA1 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XA1 (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 2300); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 is noticeably lighter (143g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA1
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 225g
- Better portability (84/100 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 2300 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 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 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 (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (84/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA1 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P20 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 186 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 798 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 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 | 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 | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA1
- 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
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- 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
- 2300 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
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (95/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (84/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 60 points (75/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XA1 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 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 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 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.