Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $840 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,579,952).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3579952
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10402
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 8400 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $840
- Overall rating 75/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $292. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $292 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.