Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing vs Vivo X500

The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 824,513); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing doesn't.

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

Performance 54
Display 83
Camera 13
Battery 35
Portability 59
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 211g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).

Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 824513 3930719
Geekbench Single 968 3302
Geekbench Multi 2731 10240
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2750
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 198 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
13
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
45/100
824513 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +79.0%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (96/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (87/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (84/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing and the Vivo X500?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing over the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.