Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Vivo X21i
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 314,537); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Vivo X21i
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 225g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Vivo X21i, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (94/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Vivo X21i by 1038.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X21i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (95/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (94/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo X21i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Vivo X21i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo X21i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo X21i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the Vivo X21i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.