Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs Vivo Y21a

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 22/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 156,818); the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 210g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 54 points (76/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 92
Portability 49
Value for money 90
Vivo Y21a
Performance 8
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 210g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs the Vivo Y21a, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 54 points higher (76/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (70/100 vs 49/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y21a: The Vivo Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Vivo Y21a
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 3154662 156818
Geekbench Single 3041 233
Geekbench Multi 9494 723
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
NFC no
Dimensions 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 182 g
Launch price $400
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo Y21a
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y21a
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Vivo Y21a
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3154662 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21a MediaTek Helio P22
22/100 -1911.7%
156818 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Vivo Y21a by 1911.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400
Vivo Y21a
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (92/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (92/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (70/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the Vivo Y21a?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 54 points (76/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and the Vivo Y21a?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the Vivo Y21a?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the Vivo Y21a?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 over the Vivo Y21a?

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 Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.