Sony Xperia XZ vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, 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 24/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia XZ better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 225g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 51 points higher (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 17/100). 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 XZ (95/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" 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 XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZ by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XZ
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (95/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 51 points (75/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XZ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ 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.