vivo iQOO Neo 9 vs vivo X100 Ultra
Compare vivo iQOO Neo 9 vs vivo X100 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5160mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs…
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
5categories won
vivo
X100 Ultra
$1,099
8categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X100 Ultra takes the overall win
The vivo X100 Ultra proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO Neo 9, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X100 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X100 Ultra. Choose the X100 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X100 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 80W charging.
X100 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
X100 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.7x optical telephoto capabilities.
iQOO Neo 9 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1099.
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 X100 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 518 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1400 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,620,000 | 2,180,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5440 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 30 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP69 |
| Build | — | Titanium alloy frame, Armor Glass front, AG matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,099 |
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 X100 Ultra
The vivo X100 Ultra—dubbed the "Thanos" of camera phones—unleashes the largest telephoto sensor ever fitted to a smartphone: a gargantuan 1/1.4-inch 200MP Samsung HP9 Zeiss APO periscope, paired with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 gimbal sensor and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh