Vivo iQOO Neo 855 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads — 47/100 vs 45/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 198g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 13/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Xiaomi Mi 9 scores 2 points higher (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (44/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 leads (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (44/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 is a bit better (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (79/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (44/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 is a bit better (35/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (79/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Xiaomi Mi 9 (44/100 vs 13/100).