Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12S by 159.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.