AnTuTu
Winner: iQOO Neo 9 Pro
Geekbench
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro scores over the Xiaomi 14 Civi in the Geekbench test as well. While the difference in the single-core test between the two devices is minimal, the Xiaomi smartphone loses to the iQOO by a margin in the multi-core test. This should give the Neo 9 Pro an edge over its counterpart when it comes to completing complex tasks.
Winner: iQOO Neo 9 Pro
Throttling test
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro throttles less in our Burnout test, which puts the phone’s chipset under some strenuous load. The handset performs around 54 percent of its peak performance. In comparison, the Xiaomi 14 Civi throttles to a worrisome 40 percent of its peak performance in a similar test.
Winner: iQOO Neo 9 Pro
Gaming
The gaming performance remains more or less the same on both devices. The Xiaomi 14 Civi and iQOO Neo 9 Pro manage our go-to titles, namely Call of Duty and BGMI, equally well. However, if you are wondering which smartphone is more efficient, then the iQOO smartphone seems to be winning. The handset registers a marginal drop in frame rate, with its thermals heating up by roughly 19 degrees after playing each game for 30 minutes. The Xiaomi 14 Civi, on the contrary, saw a 23-degree spike in its thermals after the test.
Winner: iQOO Neo 9 Pro
Verdict
Overall, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro emerges as a clear choice if you prioritise raw performance and efficiency. The handset outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi in both synthetic benchmarks and real-world performance. Additionally, it is more affordable than its counterpart, starting at Rs 35,999 compared to the Xiaomi 14 Civi’s starting price of Rs 42,999.