Vivo Y500i

Vivo Y500i is a new smartphone that features a 6.75 inches HD+ LCD display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage. It also includes a 50MP primary camera and a 5MP front camera. Vivo Y500i also includes a 7200mAh battery pack, 44W charging, and runs Android 16 with Origin OS. Vivo Y500i has launched in China but has not released in India.

Market status:Not Released in India

Launched on: 12 Jan 2026

China

Launched Price in China¥1499

Processor

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Display

6.75 inches HD+ LCD (120Hz)

Rear Camera

50MP

Wide-angle

Front Camera

5MP

Wide

RAM/Storage

8GB

256GB

Battery

7200mAh (44W)

Android 16 (Origin OS)

Processor

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Display

6.75 inches HD+ LCD (120Hz)

Rear Camera

50MP

Wide-angle

Front Camera

5MP

Wide

RAM/Storage

8GB

256GB

Battery

7200mAh (44W)

Android 16 (Origin OS)

This product has not been released in India and all information is based on the China launch.

Vivo Y500i Benchmarks

System Performance

AnTuTu 0

Geekbench 6

CPU Single-Core918
CPU Multi-Core2,121

Ask Beebom

PuseletsoOct 15, 8:53 PM

Vivo 500i is a good phone

Anshuman Jain

Yes, it seems to be a good budget phone, featuring a sizeable battery that can easily stretch over a day and a serviceable camera and performance for daily needs

Vivo Y500i Timeline

Jan 12, 2026

Vivo Y500i is launched in China with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a 7,200mAh battery. It is available for purchase in China in Obsidian Black, Galaxy Silver, and Phoenix Welcomes Gold colour options.

Vivo Y500i Full Specifications

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General

Box ContentsPhone, 44W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case
AvailabilityJanuary 12, 2026
Launch Price¥1499

Display

Type
- Display TypeLCD
- Refresh Rate120Hz
- Playback QualitySDR
- LTPO SupportNo
- LTPS SupportNo
- Touch Sampling Rate240Hz
- Anti Reflection CoatingNo
Size
- Display Size6.75 inches
- Area111.4 cm²
- Screen to Body Ratio90.6%
- Display Form FactorFlat Display
Resolution
- Display ResolutionHD+
- Resolution Width720pixels
- Resolution Height1570pixels
- Aspect Ratio19.6:9
- Pixel Density256ppi
- Contrast Ratio1500:1
- Colour GamutNTSC
- Color Gamut Range83%
- Display Bit Rate8-bit
- Colour Depth16.7 Million Colours
- Eye ProtectionTUV Rheinland certification
- High Brightness1000nits
- Peak Brightness1200nits

Body

Dimensions166.64 x 78.43 x 8.39 mm
Weight219 grams
FrontDiamond Shield Glass
BackPlastic
SidePlastic Frame
Build QualitySGS 5-Star Drop Resistance
PortsUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IP RatingIP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo Speakers

Processor

Chipset
- Chipset ManufacturerQualcomm
- ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 2
- Fabrication Size4 nm
CPU
- Number of CoresOcta-core
- Clock Speed2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUAdreno 613

Operating System

Operating SystemAndroid 16, Origin OS
Software Updates2 year(s) of Software updates and 3 year(s) of Security updates
AI FeaturesAI Sleep Mode

Main Camera

Main Camera
- Main Camera Megapixel50MP
- Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angle
- Main Camera Aperturef/1.8
- Main Camera Camera FeaturesPDAF
Features
- Auto Focus TypePDAF
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
- Slow Motion Recording120 fps slomo
- Max Zoom Supported2-10X
- FeaturesDocuments Mode, Film Camera Mode, HDR, LED-Flash, Night mode, panorama, Portrait mode, Professional, Slow Motion, Time Lapse
Video
- Video Recording1080p@30fps
- Log Video Recording SupportNo
- Video FeaturesSlow Motion, Time-lapse Video

Selfie Camera

Front Camera
- Front Camera #1 Megapixel5MP
- Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
- Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2
Features
- Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
- FeaturesDigital Zoom, Face unlock, Film Camera, Live Photos, Night mode, Portrait Mode

Battery

Capacity
- Battery Capacity7200mAh
- Battery TypeLithium Ion
Charging
- Charging Speed Wired44W
- Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wired Charging SupportYes
- Bypass Charging SupportNo

Memory

Storage
- Storage Size256GB
- Storage TypeUFS 3.1
RAM
- RAM Size8GB
- RAM TypeLPDDR5X

Network

SIMDual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Technology5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA
2G Bands1800, 850, 900 (3 bands)
3G Bands1, 5, 8 (3 bands)
4G Bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 (10 bands)
5G Bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 (10 bands)
Speed5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

WLAN
- Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 5
- Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi FeaturesHotspot
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Version4.2
- Bluetooth CodecsAAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC
PositioningBeidou (B11 + B1C), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS(L1)
NFCSupported

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted
Sensors
- Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Additional FeaturesOrdinary Motor

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