Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S21 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 56/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S21 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160).
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Vivo S21 Pro
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 60/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Better camera (78/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Vivo S21 Pro scores 7 points higher (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2351914 | 2351914 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7315 | 7315 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (78/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro over the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.