Vivo iQOO Neo 855 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 226g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (93/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (93/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.