Realme Neo8 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $429 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 8000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2813
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 213g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $429
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Realme Neo8 scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 266.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $244. Vivo Y500 (China) was $244 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.