Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $548 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,579,952).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 10240
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $820
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3579952
- Lighter: 211g vs 225g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 X500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $272. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $272 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.