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.

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.