Nubia Neo 5 GT vs Vivo Y500

The Nubia Neo 5 GT (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $465 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 GT leads — 37/100 vs 36/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6210); the Nubia Neo 5 GT has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 GT edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 GT
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 61
Design 50
Value for money 78
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Neo 5 GT better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6210 mAh
  • Cheaper: $345 vs $465

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 GT vs the Vivo Y500, the Nubia Neo 5 GT scores 1 points higher (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Nubia Neo 5 GT are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

Nubia Neo 5 GT: The Nubia Neo 5 GT is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 GT Vivo Y500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 956756
Geekbench Single 1061
Geekbench Multi 3185
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6210 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g
Price $465 $345
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 GT
  • 6210 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 GT
$465
Vivo Y500
$345

Price difference: $120. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $120.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Nubia Neo 5 GT are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 GT or the Vivo Y500?

The Nubia Neo 5 GT edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Vivo Y500?

The Nubia Neo 5 GT has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 GT over the Vivo Y500?

The Nubia Neo 5 GT is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.