Vivo iQOO Neo9 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) 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 66/100 (a 19-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 1,819,685); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 1819685
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). 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 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 (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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1819685 | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | 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
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 (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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 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.