vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro vs vivo V40
Compare vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro vs vivo V40 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 5160mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs $449. Full…

vivo
iQOO Neo 9S Pro
$699
4categories won

vivo
V40
$449
7categories won
2 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 9S Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the V40 takes the lead, while the iQOO Neo 9S Pro 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 9S Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
V40 takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.
iQOO Neo 9S Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+.
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 9S Pro vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9S Pro | 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 9S Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,150,000Winner | 830,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 7320Winner | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9S Pro | 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 9S Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9S Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 190 gWinner |
| 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 9S Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9S Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $449Winner |
vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro
iQOO Neo 9S Pro harnesses MediaTek's top-of-the-line 3.4GHz Dimensity 9300+ all-big-core processor, dual 50MP Sony IMX920 + Samsung JN1 cameras, 144Hz LTPO display, and 120W charging.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
- 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