{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-edge-vs-vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T11:14:03+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge vs vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 165,999 against PKR 239,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-edge/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-09_58_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 239999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T05:04:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 46.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 56.7,
                "overall": 73.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 02, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "159.0 × 76.0 × 5.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "174 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3120 pixels (~510 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+, Always-On Display,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI 8.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 200MP + 12MP, 200MP Wide + 12MP Ultrawide, OIS, Laser Autofocus, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP, Wide, f/2.2, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "fast charging (details not disclosed)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) + eSIM support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG, UWB"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_43_52-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 165999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:49:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 18, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.42 × 75.88 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "225 g Black; 230 g White/Wind Chaser",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "3200 × 1440 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, HDR, 514 ppi, 4500 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "iQOO Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9500M (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "ARM G1-Ultra",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra, quad-channel",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP (f/1.88, OIS) + 8MP (f/2.2) Dual Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.45, Screen Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, Gyro-EIS, Slow Motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "9100 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, reverse wired charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, 5G + 5G support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, ambient light, infrared, color temperature sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra",
        "margin": 19.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 57,
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 79
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 98,
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 94
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 46.7,
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 95
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 87.5,
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 56.7,
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra costs PKR 74,000 less.",
        "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra packs a 5,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge and vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is listed at PKR 239,999 and vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra at PKR 165,999. That makes vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra cheaper by PKR 74,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra?",
            "answer": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge scores higher in our camera assessment.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra leads on battery.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge carries a 4000 mAh cell and vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra a 9100 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite while vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}