Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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iQOO Neo9
Battery capacity (5,160 mAh)
WinsCharging
iQOO Neo9
Wired charging speed (120W)
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
S18
Total weight (185.8g)
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S18
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iQOO Neo9 | S18 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.78" | |
| 1,260 × 2,800 | 1,260 × 2,800 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,400 nits | 2,800 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| 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) | Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,160 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 120W | 80W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 190g | 185.8g | |
| 8mm | 7.5mm | |
| glass front, plastic frame, glass/leather back | Glass front, plastic frame | |
| none | none | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best performance
vivo iQOO Neo9
It features the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and rapid 120W charging for heavy users.
Lightweight alternative
vivo S18
The vivo S18 provides a slightly more compact and lighter design for those prioritizing portability.