Design:
| water resistance |
Waterproof |
| weight |
213 g |
| thickness |
8.2 mm |
| width |
75.9 mm |
| height |
163.1 mm |
| volume |
101.510178 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP68 |
| waterproof depth rating |
1.5 m |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Vivo Y500 (China) offers a sleek design with a compact build, measuring 163.1 mm in height, 75.9 mm in width, and a thickness of 8.2 mm. Weighing 213 g, it has a volume of 101.51 cm³, ensuring it feels substantial in hand. The device is rated IP68, making it waterproof and able to withstand immersion up to 1.5 meters. However, it does not feature a rugged build or folding capabilities, offering a standard design for everyday use.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.77" |
| pixel density |
388 ppi |
| resolution |
1080 x 2392 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Vivo Y500 (China) features a large 6.77-inch OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2392 px, providing a pixel density of 388 ppi for sharp visuals. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth interactions, and is protected by branded damage-resistant glass. However, it does not support HDR10, Dolby Vision, or Always-On Display features, nor does it have a secondary screen.
Performance:
| internal storage |
512GB |
| RAM |
12GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
|
| GPU name |
Mali G615 MC2 |
| CPU speed |
4 x 2.5 & 4 x 2 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
2932 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
1026 |
| GPU clock speed |
1047 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
6400 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
4 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| maximum memory amount |
16GB |
| number of transistors |
6200 million |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| supported displays |
1 |
The Vivo Y500 (China) is equipped with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, offering substantial memory and storage for multitasking and file management. Powered by a Mali G615 MC2 GPU and a CPU that runs at speeds of 2.5 GHz and 2 GHz across 8 threads, the device ensures smooth performance. With 4nm semiconductor technology, it supports DirectX 12 and can handle demanding applications with ease, while its 6400 MHz RAM speed and 64-bit architecture contribute to fast and efficient processing.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 2 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.4 & 1.8f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
8MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✕ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✕ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.1f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Vivo Y500 (China) features a dual-lens main camera with 50 MP and 2 MP sensors, offering a wide aperture of 2.4f and 1.8f for detailed shots. The camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos and continuous autofocus during video recording, ensuring sharp images and smooth video. It can record video at 2160p resolution at 30 fps, and supports features like slow-motion video, HDR, manual exposure, and panorama shots. The 8 MP front camera offers a wide aperture of 2.1f, enabling good selfies, though it lacks a front-facing LED flash and dual-lens setup.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 15 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Vivo Y500 (China) runs on Android 15, offering a range of privacy and customization features. Users can enjoy location privacy options, camera/microphone access controls, and the ability to block app tracking. For added convenience, the device includes features like dark mode, dynamic theming, split-screen support, and widgets. The phone also supports offline voice recognition, Live Text, and battery health checks, though it does not support Mail Privacy Protection or direct OS updates.
Battery:
| battery power |
8200 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
90W |
| has reverse wireless charging |
✕ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Vivo Y500 (China) is equipped with a 8200 mAh battery, offering long-lasting power. It supports fast charging at a speed of 90W, ensuring quick recharges. While it lacks wireless charging and reverse wireless charging capabilities, it does include a battery level indicator and features a rechargeable battery, though it does not have a removable one.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✓ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✓ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
This device features stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality and supports aptX and aptX HD for superior wireless audio performance. However, it does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, and it also lacks a radio function.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
September 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
3270 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
3270 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
This device offers 5G support for high-speed connectivity and includes Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6 for flexible wireless options. It also features NFC, a fingerprint scanner, and GPS, while supporting dual SIM cards. However, it lacks an external memory slot, infrared sensor, barometer, and various advanced tracking and recognition technologies.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device is equipped with a video light for enhanced lighting in your photos and videos. However, it does not feature sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display.