Google Pixel 8 vs Vivo Y500

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $699 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 68/100 vs 56/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4575); the Google Pixel 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 210g).

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 48
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 210g

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
  • Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Vivo Y500, the Google Pixel 8 scores 12 points higher (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 — 48/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Vivo Y500
Processor Google Tensor G3 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 1443431
Geekbench Single 1722
Geekbench Multi 4458
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 27W 44W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 187 g 210 g
Launch price $699 $345
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8
$699
Vivo Y500
$345

Launch price difference: $354. Vivo Y500 was $354 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (79/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (64/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Vivo Y500?

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Vivo Y500?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Vivo Y500?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Vivo Y500?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.