{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra-vs-zte-nubia-neo-5-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-29T10:58:12+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 148,999 against PKR 165,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-5-max",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-5-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-11_12_25-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 148999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T06:23:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59.7,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 90.9,
                "overall": 76.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.",
                    "Weight": "245 g.",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "7.5 inches.",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X.",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, HDR."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable.",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra",
        "margin": 16.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 59.7
                },
                "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": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 94,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 79
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 95,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 87
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 75
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 90.9
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo11-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max costs PKR 17,000 less.",
        "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra charges 55W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max 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 vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra is listed at PKR 165,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 17,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra leads on battery. vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra carries a 9100 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo iQOO Neo11 Ultra runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M (3nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}