Realme Neo8 vs Vivo Y500i

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 33/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7200); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 560,863).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 33 points (66/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 69
Design 31
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?

  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Realme Neo8 scores 33 points higher (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y500i: The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Vivo Y500i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3222272 560863
Geekbench Single 2903 923
Geekbench Multi 9602 2249
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772 720x1570
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 215 g 219 g
Price $180
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo Y500i
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Vivo Y500i
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
66/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500i Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
33/100 -474.5%
560863 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Vivo Y500i by 474.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Vivo Y500i
$180
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (51/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 33 points (66/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.