Nubia Neo 3 vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 3
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Neo 3 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 3 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.5×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 3 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Neo 3 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Neo 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.