Infinix Smart 20 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $149 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 33/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 20
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Infinix Smart 20 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $185
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 22 points higher (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 20 — 40/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 20 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1576x720 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.8×7.7 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 20
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 20
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1576x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 20
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 20 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Infinix Smart 20 by 59.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $36. Infinix Smart 20 was $36 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 22 points (55/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 20 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Infinix Smart 20 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 48/100).