Google Pixel 8a vs Vivo Y500i

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; estimated prices are $499 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 560,863); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Vivo Y500i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2249
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Vivo Y500i, the Google Pixel 8a scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (57/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (57/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a 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 8a Vivo Y500i
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1433693 560863
Geekbench Single 1722 923
Geekbench Multi 4458 2249
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 219 g
Price $499 $180
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Vivo Y500i
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Vivo Y500i
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500i Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
33/100 -155.6%
560863 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Vivo Y500i by 155.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Vivo Y500i
$180

Price difference: $319. Vivo Y500i is cheaper by $319.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (70/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (57/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (65/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo Y500i?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Vivo Y500i?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo Y500i?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo Y500i?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Vivo Y500i?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.