Vivo Y500i price and availability
The Vivo Y500i has been launched in China in multiple variants, starting at CNY 1,499 (approximately ₹19,000) for the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The prices of other variants are as follows:
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: CNY 1,799 (approximately ₹23,000)
- 8GB RAM + 512GB storage: CNY 1,999 (approximately ₹26,000)
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: CNY 1,999 (approximately ₹26,000)
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: CNY 2,199 (approximately ₹28,000)
This phone is available for sale on Vivo's online store in Galaxy Silver, Phoenix Gold and Obsidian Black color options.
Vivo Y500i Specifications and Features
The Vivo Y500i features a 6.75-inch LCD display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has a resolution of 720×1570 pixels and a 90.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm) processor, paired with an Adreno 613 GPU, the smartphone supports up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
Camera Setup
For photography, the Vivo Y500i sports a 50-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, autofocus, and 10x digital zoom. There's a 5-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. The phone supports video recording at up to 1080p.
Battery, software and other features
The Vivo Y500i's biggest highlight is its 7,200mAh battery, which supports 44W fast charging. The phone runs on OriginOS 6, based on Android 16. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C, and GPS. For security, the phone features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Additionally, the smartphone is IP68 and IP69 rated, making it water and dust resistant.
Design
The Vivo Y500i measures just 8.39mm thick and weighs around 219 grams. Its design offers a slim and premium look.