Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $548 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 8500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $986
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 88/100; 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 "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $438. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $438 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.