Side-by-side technical data
vivo Y500i vs vivo Y600i 5G
Comparison between vivo Y500i and vivo Y600i 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The vivo Y500i is the better fit for anyone who prioritizes memory: it has 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, versus 6 GB and 256 GB in the vivo Y600i 5G. They are closely matched overall, while the Y600i 5G stands out for battery capacity and its selfie camera.
The Y600i 5G has an 8000 mAh battery, compared with 7200 mAh in the Y500i; both support 44 W fast charging. Its peak display brightness is also higher at 1300 nits versus 1200 nits, though both use 120 Hz IPS LCD displays.
The Y600i 5G has an 8 MP front camera, while the Y500i has 5 MP. The Y500i is lighter at 219 g versus 229 g and adds NFC and a 3.5 mm audio jack; the Y600i 5G instead supports expandable storage and Bluetooth 5.1, compared with Bluetooth 4.2.
vivo Y500i
The vivo Y500i is the better buy for anyone who needs more memory: 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
vivo Y600i 5G
The vivo Y600i 5G is the better buy for anyone who wants an 8000 mAh battery and an 8 MP front camera.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo Y500i, ahead on Performance & hardware.
| Category | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y500i, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
vivo Y600i 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 7,200 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,200 nits
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 613 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 456,552 | 456,552 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 × Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 × Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and 6 × 1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 78.4 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Body Height | 166.6 mm | 169.6 mm |
| Weight | 219 g Best value | 229 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.3 % Best value | 85.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP64 | IP68, IP69, Drop Resistant Up to 1.4 m |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,200 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.87″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 1,592 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 256 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless | Diamond Shield Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 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 B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoWiFi, 3.5 mm Audio Jack | Infrared, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, aptX Adaptive, EDR, HID, LE, aptX Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Y500i | Y600i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2531A | V2617A |
