Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 953,150); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 387.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.