Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 9

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $548 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

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

Xiaomi Mi 9

Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 44
Battery 22
Portability 79
Value for money 22

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 9100 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?

  • Lighter: 173g vs 225g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $548

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (79/100 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 Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500M Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3579952 824513
Geekbench Single 3293 968
Geekbench Multi 10243 2731
Display 6.8" LTPS AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9100 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 100W 27W
Wireless charging 0W 20W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 225 g 173 g
Launch price $548 $400

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

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

Xiaomi Mi 9

  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

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

Xiaomi Mi 9

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

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

Xiaomi Mi 9

  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
22
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
75/100
3579952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100 -334.2%
824513 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 334.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

$548

Xiaomi Mi 9

$400

Launch price difference: $148. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $148 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (95/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (80/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 9?

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