Google Pixel 7a vs Vivo Y500i

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; estimated prices are $180 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 560,863); the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).

The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Vivo Y500i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Vivo Y500i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 2249
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Vivo Y500i, the Google Pixel 7a scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (57/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (57/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (58/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500i: The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Vivo Y500i
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1194673 560863
Geekbench Single 1459 923
Geekbench Multi 3451 2249
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1570
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 193 g 219 g
Price $180 $180
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Vivo Y500i
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y500i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Vivo Y500i
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500i Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
33/100 -113.0%
560863 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Vivo Y500i by 113.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Vivo Y500i
$180

Price difference: $0. Same price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (67/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (57/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (58/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Vivo Y500i?

The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Vivo Y500i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Vivo Y500i?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Vivo Y500i?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Vivo Y500i?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Vivo Y500i?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.