Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs Vivo Y500
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $368 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4310); the Motorola Edge 50 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 68W vs 44W
- Lighter: 171g vs 210g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4310 mAh
- Cheaper: $345 vs $368
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs the Vivo Y500, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Neo (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Motorola Edge 50 Neo are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Neo | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 898255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2670 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $368 | $345 |
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $23. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $23.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (53/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Neo (61/100 vs 33/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Motorola Edge 50 Neo are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the Vivo Y500?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Vivo Y500?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the Vivo Y500?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Neo over the Vivo Y500?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.