The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y400 | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y400, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Weight
- 197 g
- against 210 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 90 W
- against 44 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
vivo Y500, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,100 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 985,368
- against 456,552
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y400 | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Unisoc T7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 456,552 | 985,368 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Y400 | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Green, Black | Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 197 g Best value | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.9 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Y400 | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 8,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W Best value | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Y400 | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,800 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 450 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz | HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Y400 | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Y400 | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Y400 | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | — |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y400 | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB 2.0, USB Host | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.8 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Y400 | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
