Vivo iQOO Neo 10R vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,686,701); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R is noticeably lighter (196g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 10R

Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 40
Battery 65
Portability 62
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 10R better?

  • Bigger battery: 6400 vs 6000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 196g vs 226g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1686701
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 10R: The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 10R Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1686701 3600724
Geekbench Single 1923 3639
Geekbench Multi 5179 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6400 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 196 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 10R

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 10R

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 10R

  • 6400 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 10R and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 10R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
66/100
1686701 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +53.2%
3600724 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo 10R by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Neo 10R

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (97/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (93/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (80/100 vs 65/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.