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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Vivo Y97
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).
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
Vivo Y97
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y97
- 6.3" S-IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y97
- 3315 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 leads Vivo Y97 by 1038.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y97
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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.