Side-by-side technical data
vivo Y500s vs vivo Y500
Comparison between vivo Y500s and vivo Y500: 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 Y500 is the more complete buy for anyone seeking a display, connectivity, and camera upgrade: its 5,000-nit AMOLED panel, Wi-Fi 6E, and 32MP selfie camera make the difference. The vivo Y500s trails overall, but keeps a clear advantage for buyers who prioritize memory and storage.
The Y500’s display is far stronger: 5,000-nit AMOLED versus 1,200-nit IPS LCD, with 1,260 × 2,800 pixels versus 720 × 1,570 pixels and 450 ppi versus 256 ppi. It also has 90.3% usable surface versus 85.3%, plus Google Services and MIL-STD-810H resistance. Connectivity adds Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 versus Bluetooth 4.2; both phones have NFC.
The Y500s counters with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 3.1, and up to 512GB, versus the Y500’s 8GB LPDDR4X, UFS 2.2, and 256GB. The Y500 nevertheless reaches 985,368 in AnTuTu versus 456,552 and has an 8,100mAh battery versus 7,200mAh. For photography, it records 4K at 30fps and has a 32MP front camera, versus 1080p at 30fps and 8MP on the Y500s.
vivo Y500s
The vivo Y500 is the better buy for anyone seeking a 5,000-nit AMOLED display, Wi-Fi 6E, and a 32MP front camera.
vivo Y500
The vivo Y500s is the better buy for anyone prioritizing 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 3.1, and up to 512GB of storage.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo Y500, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Y500s | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y500s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
vivo Y500, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,100 mAh
- against 7,200 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y500s | 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 | 512 GB Best value | 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 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. | 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 | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Y500s | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Gold | Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 166.6 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 210 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.3 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Y500s | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,200 mAh | 8,100 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 Best value | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Y500s | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 256 ppi | 450 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless | HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Y500s | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Y500s | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Y500s | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y500s | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 | 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoWiFi | 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 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Y500s | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Y500s | Y500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2531A | — |
