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.
Nubia Neo 5 GT
Vivo Y500
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6210 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $120. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $120.
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).
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.