Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $548 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 75/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $548
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 4 points higher (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 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 Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 20.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $63. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $63 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.