Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 30/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3540); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,160,475 vs 595,284); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 236g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Performance 41
Display 52
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 22
Value for money 0
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 92
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3160475 vs 595284
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3540 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 210g vs 236g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 0/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (49/100 vs 22/100).

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium: The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Processor Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 595284 3160475
Geekbench Single 563 3041
Geekbench Multi 2006 9494
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3840x2160 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3540 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Main camera 19 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 158.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 236 g 210 g
Launch price $999 $400
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
  • Main: 19MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
15
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
  • 3540 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Snapdragon 845
30/100
595284 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +81.2%
3160475 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
$999
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400

Launch price difference: $599. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $599 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (99/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (35/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (92/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (49/100 vs 22/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.