Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs vivo iQOO Neo 9

Compare Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 6500mAh vs 5160mAh…

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iQOO Neo 9

$699

5categories won

10 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate. Choose the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryROG Phone 10 Ultimate

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,500 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingROG Phone 10 Ultimate

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraROG Phone 10 Ultimate

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	iQOO Neo 9
Screen size	6.78"	6.78"
Resolution	1080 x 2448	1260 x 2800Winner
Pixel density	—	453 ppi
Refresh rate	185 HzWinner	144 Hz
Peak brightness	4500 nitsWinner	1400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	iQOO Neo 9
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	—
AnTuTu score	—	1,620,000
Geekbench multi	—	5440
Maximum RAM	24 GB	—
Maximum storage	1TB	—

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	iQOO Neo 9
Main sensor	50 MP	—
Rear cameras	3	—
Optical zoom	3x	—
Ultrawide	13 MP	—
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	16 MP
Max video	—	8K@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	iQOO Neo 9
Capacity	6,500 mAhWinner	5,160 mAh
Wired charging	65 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	iQOO Neo 9
Weight	228 g	190 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	8 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP54

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	iQOO Neo 9
Operating system	Android 16	14
OS updates	4 years	—
Security updates	5 years	—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	iQOO Neo 9
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
Launch price	$1,399	$699Winner