Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Vivo Y97

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Vivo Y97 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 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 Y97 doesn't; the Vivo Y97 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money 68

Vivo Y97

Performance 20
Display 57
Camera 14
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money —

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 3315 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)

What makes Vivo Y97 better?

  • Lighter: 162g vs 225g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Vivo Y97, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). 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 14/100). 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 Y97 (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra Vivo Y97
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" S-IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3200 1080x2280
Refresh rate 144 Hz —
Battery 9100 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 100W —
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm 155.9×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 162 g
Launch price $548 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Vivo Y97

  • Main: 16MP f/2.0
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Vivo Y97

  • 6.3" S-IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

  • 9100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Vivo Y97

  • 3315 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and Vivo Y97, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
75/100
3579952 AnTuTu
Vivo Y97 MediaTek Helio P60
26/100 -1038.2%
314537 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Vivo Y97 by 1038.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

$548

Vivo Y97

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (95/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (99/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (35/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (80/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo Y97?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Vivo Y97?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y97 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo Y97?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo Y97?

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 Y97?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.