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.

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 8000 mAh
  • Lighter: 210g vs 215g

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
display

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.