Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $840 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 80/100; 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 91/100). 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 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
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 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
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?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.