Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $300 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,391,014).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 10 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $820
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2391014
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Neo 10 — 78/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 10 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2391014 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 10 by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. Vivo iQOO Neo 10 was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (96/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.