Nokia 3 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $159 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 14/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 3
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Nokia 3 better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $185
- Better portability (78/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 41 points higher (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 0/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Nokia 3 — 0/100, 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) significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 3 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (78/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 3 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2630 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $159 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 3 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Nokia 3 by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Nokia 3 was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (55/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (79/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 3 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (78/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 41 points (55/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3 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 15/100).