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vivo Y500i

vivo Y500i

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.75" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 8/12GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
  • Battery: 7200mAh
  • Launch Date: 2026, January 16
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 16, OriginOS 6
  • Body: 219g, 8.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2026, January 12
Status Available. Released 2026, January 16

Body

Dimensions 166.6 x 78.4 x 8.4 mm (6.56 x 3.09 x 0.33 in)
Weight 219 g (7.72 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Ingress Protection IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Type IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size 6.75 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 16, OriginOS 6
Chipset Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 613

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 5 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack NO

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, aptX Adaptive
Positioning GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC Yes
Infrared Port Yes
Radio NO
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Si/C Li-Ion 7200 mAh
Charging 44W wired
Reverse wired

Misc

Colors Black, Silver, Gold
Models V2531A
Price About 180 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.3
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Massive 7,200 mAh battery for long battery life.
  2. 44 W wired fast charging keeps charging times reasonable for a huge battery.
  3. 120 Hz refresh rate display for smoother scrolling and animations.
  4. IP68 + IP69 water and dust resistance adds durability rarely seen in budget phones.
  5. Runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6 for a modern software experience.
  6. 50 MP rear camera captures decent everyday photos.
  7. Side‑mounted fingerprint scanner for quick, secure unlocking.
  8. 3.5 mm headphone jack and IR blaster included for convenience.
  9. Available with up to 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage — ample memory and space.
  10. Dual‑SIM and 5G support for future‑proof connectivity.

CONS

  1. HD+ resolution (720×1570) is lower than Full HD, so visuals aren’t very sharp.
  2. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset offers basic everyday performance, not high‑end speed.
  3. Single rear camera with no ultrawide or telephoto lenses limits versatility.
  4. Video capture limited to 1080p, not 4K.
  5. Front 5 MP selfie camera is very basic compared to modern phones.
  6. No wireless charging support.
  7. No expandable storage slot (microSD).
  8. Bluetooth 4.2 is older compared with current standards (e.g., 5.x).
  9. Large battery and 6.75″ design make the phone relatively heavy (~219 g).
  10. Not yet widely available outside China; India release may be uncertain

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