I have been keeping a close eye on the mid-range performance phone space this year, and the iQOO Neo 11S just showed up exactly where I expected it to first appear: Geekbench.
A device listed under model number vivo V2545A has appeared in the Geekbench benchmark database, and based on the hardware details and hints from reliable sources, this is almost certainly the iQOO Neo 11S. The listing shows a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, 16GB of RAM, and Android 16 out of the box. Benchmark scores came in at 3395 single-core and 10312 multi-core, which are strong numbers for a phone expected to sit in the mid-to-upper price bracket rather than the full flagship tier.
iQOO has consistently delivered some of the best performance per rupee in the Indian market, and the Neo series in particular has built a reputation for punching above its price. The Neo 11 released last October with a Snapdragon 8 Ultra and a 6.82-inch 2K 144Hz screen starting at 2599 yuan in China, which worked out to roughly ₹28,000 to ₹30,000 at launch in India after taxes and import adjustments. The Neo 11S is a mid-cycle refresh rather than a full generational jump, so expect a slightly more accessible entry point.
My honest guess for India pricing sits somewhere between ₹28,000 and ₹32,000 for the base variant when it launches here. iQOO tends to price the Neo series competitively in India because it is one of the brand's strongest markets and the Neo line competes directly against OnePlus Nord and Samsung's upper mid-range options. If the Dimensity 9500 configuration lands closer to the 2599 yuan mark that the Neo 11 started at in China, Indian buyers could be looking at something in the ₹28,000 range, though a slight premium over the Neo 11's India launch price is more realistic given where memory costs are right now.
Beyond the Geekbench listing, blogger DigitalChatStation posted additional details today that paint a fuller picture of what to expect. The device described matches the Neo 11S profile closely: a Dimensity 9500 running in an underclocked configuration, a large single-cell battery starting with an 8 in the capacity number which points to 8000mAh or above, a 2K 144Hz flat screen, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and IP68 plus IP69 water and dust resistance. That last detail matters more than people give it credit for, especially in India where the monsoon season makes water resistance a practical feature rather than a marketing checkbox.
The Dimensity 9500 underclocked approach is an interesting call. Running the chip slightly below its maximum frequency allows for better thermal management and sustained performance over longer gaming sessions, which is exactly the use case the Neo series targets. iQOO phones have always handled heat better than their spec sheets suggest they should, and a tuned Dimensity 9500 in a phone with an 8000mAh cell should be a very capable combination for extended gaming without throttling ruining the session.
For Indian buyers the Neo 11S matters because there is a genuine gap in the market between phones that cost ₹20,000 and full flagships above ₹50,000. The Neo series has consistently filled that gap with hardware that does not feel like a compromise. A 2K 144Hz flat display, ultrasonic fingerprint, IP68/69, and Dimensity 9500 at a projected ₹28,000 to ₹32,000 is a combination that will be difficult to ignore when the full announcement comes this summer.
I will be watching the official launch closely. If the pricing lands where I think it will, the Neo 11S could be one of the stronger value propositions of the second half of 2026 in India.
