Realme Neo8 vs Vivo Y500
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 8000); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Realme Neo8
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 8000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo Y500, the Realme Neo8 scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y500?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo Y500?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y500?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo Y500?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.