Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $150 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 40/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Motorola Moto G Play 2026 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $185
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 15 points higher (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Play 2026 — 54/100, 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) is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play 2026 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- Main: 32MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Motorola Moto G Play 2026 was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 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).