Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Vivo Y500i
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $548 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Vivo Y500i
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $548
- Better portability (43/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo Y500i — 56/100; 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 iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500i is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Vivo Y500i by 529.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $368. Vivo Y500i was $368 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500i is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.