Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Sony Xperia XZ3 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3330); 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 Sony Xperia XZ3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Sony Xperia XZ3
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Overall rating 34/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3160475 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $899
- 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 66/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ3 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). 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 XZ3 — 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 XZ3 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and the Sony Xperia XZ3 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ3 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 3160475 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.0" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2880 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×73.0×9.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $400 |
Sony Xperia XZ3
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 6.0" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x2880
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Sony Xperia XZ3 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Sony Xperia XZ3 by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and the Sony Xperia XZ3 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ3 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Sony Xperia XZ3 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ3 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 XZ3 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 XZ3 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Sony Xperia XZ3 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.