Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, 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 26/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 225g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 13/100). 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 XZ1 Compact (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 10243 | |
| Display | 4.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 4.6" 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 XZ1 Compact
- 2700 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 XZ1 Compact and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (95/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 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.