Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y500
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 31/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6050); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6050 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 5 points higher (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). 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 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 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
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
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 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 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 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y500?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Y500?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.