iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Pova 8 Pro 5G vs OnePlus Nord 6 Which Phone Stands Out

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra packs a 9100mAh battery.

Pova 8 Pro 5G offers a 144Hz display.

OnePlus Nord 6 features a 165Hz display.

The premium smartphone segment has several performance focused options, and the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is now competing with models such as the Pova 8 Pro 5G and OnePlus Nord 6. All three phones bring strong hardware, but their priorities are slightly different.

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra stands out immediately with its 9100mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 9500M chipset. The OnePlus Nord 6 counters with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, while the Pova 8 Pro 5G takes a more affordable approach with the Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 5G chipset.

Price and storage

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra starts at around CNY 3699, which converts to roughly Rs 52000 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Its higher configurations go up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, with the top version priced at around CNY 4699 or approximately Rs 66000.

The Pova 8 Pro 5G is priced at Rs 49999. The OnePlus Nord 6 starts at Rs 46999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version, while its 12GB RAM and 256GB model costs Rs 52999.

Display comparison

Display quality is another area where all three phones make a strong case. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra gets a 6.83 inch 2K AMOLED panel with a 1440 by 3200 pixel resolution and 144Hz refresh rate.

The Pova 8 Pro 5G uses a 6.78 inch HyperLux AMOLED display with a 2644 by 1208 pixel resolution. It also supports a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 4500 nits of peak brightness.

OnePlus takes the refresh rate lead with the Nord 6. Its 6.78 inch 1.5K AMOLED screen supports up to 165Hz refresh rate and reaches a claimed 3600 nits of maximum brightness.

Performance and software

For raw performance, the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. The OnePlus Nord 6 uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Pova 8 Pro 5G comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 5G.

On the software side, the iQOO model runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. The Pova phone uses HiOS 16, also based on Android 16, while the OnePlus Nord 6 runs OxygenOS 16 on Android 16.

Camera hardware

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a 50MP primary rear camera with OIS and a claimed 20x optical zoom capability, paired with an 8MP ultrawide camera.

The Pova 8 Pro 5G also features a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. OnePlus Nord 6 gets a 50MP primary camera with OIS and EIS, along with an 8MP ultrawide camera.

For selfies, the OnePlus Nord 6 has an advantage on paper with a 32MP front camera. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra carries a 16MP selfie camera, while the Pova 8 Pro 5G has a 13MP front sensor.

Battery and charging

Battery capacity is one of the biggest differences between these smartphones. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra carries a massive 9100mAh battery and supports 100W wired charging along with OTG reverse charging.

The OnePlus Nord 6 is close behind with a 9000mAh battery and 80W SuperVOOC charging. The Pova 8 Pro 5G has a smaller 6500mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Connectivity

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra offers WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type C, OTG and GPS support. The Pova 8 Pro 5G comes with WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type C and multiple navigation systems.

The OnePlus Nord 6 supports 5G, Bluetooth 6, WiFi, GPS and USB Type C connectivity.

Which one should you choose

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra looks particularly attractive for buyers who want maximum battery capacity and high end performance. The OnePlus Nord 6 makes a strong case with its 165Hz display, Snapdragon chipset and 32MP selfie camera. Meanwhile, the Pova 8 Pro 5G offers a balanced package at a competitive price.

For performance and battery focused users, the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra appears to have the strongest overall hardware package. Buyers who prioritise display smoothness and a lower starting price may find the OnePlus Nord 6 more appealing.