Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Vivo S50
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $548 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-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 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Vivo S50
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $548
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Vivo S50, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (95/100 vs 75/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| 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 | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Vivo S50 by 99.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $158. Vivo S50 was $158 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (95/100 vs 75/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra edges out the Vivo S50 by just 3 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?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.