vivo iQOO Neo 9 vs vivo V40
Compare vivo iQOO Neo 9 vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 5160mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs $449. Full…

vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
4categories won

vivo
V40
$449
6categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo V40 takes the overall win
The vivo V40 proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO Neo 9, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the V40 takes the lead, while the iQOO Neo 9 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the V40 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
V40 takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
V40 takes photography with 50MP optics.
V40 wins on budget and value at $449 compared to $699.
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.
iQOO Neo 9 vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1400 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,620,000Winner | 830,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 5440Winner | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.58 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $449Winner |
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14
vivo V40
The vivo V40 achieves an engineering marvel: packaging a colossal 5500 mAh silicon-carbon BlueVolt battery into an astonishingly svelte 7.58mm body with IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance and ZEISS portrait optics.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh