Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y500i
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y500i
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 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
- Better portability (43/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 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 12 | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 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 / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y500i by 717.6% 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 Y500i (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 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 12 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.