Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo Y500
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Vivo Y500 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6000 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $345 |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo Y500?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo Y500?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.