Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 45/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 597,974); the Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably lighter (213g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (47/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Lighter: 213g vs 230g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 10 points higher (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (49/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 32.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (47/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (74/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (49/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW 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 33/100).