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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 9
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).
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
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
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 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 334.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.