Vivo has added a fresh model to its Y500 lineup in China, bringing a bold look and a large battery to the series. The new vivo Y500i sits beside the Y500 and Y500 Pro, which arrived in the market last year. It aims to attract buyers who want long battery life without paying a high price.
The vivo Y500i runs on a 7,200mAh lithium-ion battery and supports 44W fast charging. As a result, users can go longer between charges and top up faster. The phone uses the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and offers up to 12GB of RAM. It also includes up to 512GB of internal storage.
On the front, the phone has a 6.75-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution. The display reaches 1,200 nits of peak brightness, so it stays clear outdoors. It also has a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera.
For photos, the vivo Y500i features a single 50MP rear camera with autofocus and an f/1.8 aperture. On the front, there is a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls.
The phone also brings strong durability and modern features. It carries an IP68/69 rating and an SGS Gold Label 5-star certification for toughness. You also get dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and a USB-C port. In addition, the device includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and an infrared sensor.
In terms of size, the vivo Y500i is 8.49mm thick and weighs 219 grams. It is now available in China in Galaxy Silver, Phoenix Gold, and Obsidian Black.
Pricing starts at CNY 1,499 ($215) for the 8GB/128GB model. The 8GB/256GB version costs CNY 1,799 ($255), while the 8GB/512GB variant sells for CNY 1,999 ($285). The 12GB/256GB option also costs CNY 1,999 ($285), and the top 12GB/512GB model is priced at CNY 2,199 ($315).
