Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iQOO Neo9 Pro
Battery capacity (5,160 mAh)
WinsCharging
iQOO Neo9 Pro
Wired charging speed (120W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
S18 Pro
Total weight (188g)
WinsValue
S18 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iQOO Neo9 Pro | S18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.78" | |
| 1,260 × 2,800 | 1,260 × 2,800 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 2,800 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| — | 2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ (4 nm) | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,160 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 120W | 80W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 190g | 188g | |
| 8mm | 7.5mm | |
| Glass front, glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame | Glass front, plastic frame | |
| — | none | |
| Flagship | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
vivo S18 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo S18 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.