Vivo iQOO Neo 855 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (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 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 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 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 (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 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 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
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (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 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (84/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 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 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 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.