Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 31/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 67
Design 51
Value for money 95
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?

  • Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 12 points higher (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 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 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 956756
Geekbench Single 1061
Geekbench Multi 3185
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Weight 199 g
Price $220
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 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 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (49/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (95/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 27/100).

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

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