Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,754,213); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 67
Portability 65
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 29/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1754213 3030376
Geekbench Single 2004 3050
Geekbench Multi 5311 10200
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 190 g 225 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +42.1%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.