Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+: Which One Should You Buy?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
Apple iPhone 18 Pro wins 1 of 3 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsApple iPhone 18 Pro9794
- CameraNot enough data
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+5191
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ has the bigger battery5,500 mAh vs 4,056 mAh
- vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.3"
- vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is lighter190 g vs 211 g
- vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Apple iPhone 18 Pro wins — BeastScore 89.0/100
After comparing all the specs, Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.5 and Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP.
Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.5 · Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP
Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+1,444 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 0W
Common questions
Which is better: Apple iPhone 18 Pro or vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.0/100 compared to vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (88.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.5 and Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP.
What are the main battery and display differences between Apple iPhone 18 Pro and vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4056 mAh battery. vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ has a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery.
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