Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs Vivo Y500

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $400 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 64/100 vs 36/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7500).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 28 points (64/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 77
Design 37
Value for money 82
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7500 mAh
  • Cheaper: $345 vs $400

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 28 points higher (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 3154662
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 120W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 210 g
Price $400 $345
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400
Vivo Y500
$345

Price difference: $55. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $55.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (77/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 28 points (64/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 over the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.