Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs Vivo Y21
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $400 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 524,785).
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $400
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs the Vivo Y21, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100, Vivo Y21 — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3154662 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $178 |
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Vivo Y21 by 501.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $222. Vivo Y21 was $222 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 over the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.