iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
46.7Performance37.5
83.5Display47.2
42.6Camera41.7
83.2Battery41.7
46.7Features78.7
7 spec wins — iQOO Neo 11 Ultra2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
iQOO Neo 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+42) and display (+36). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 84 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 42
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 25 W
- Lower launch price: $504 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+7% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | — | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+275% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | — | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,100 mAh+102% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+300% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 177 g |
| Thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | matte metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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