Nokia C31 vs Vivo Y500s

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500s leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500s has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Nokia C31 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).

The Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500s
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 94
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Vivo Y500s, the Vivo Y500s scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500s: The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Vivo Y500s
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 560863
Geekbench Single 923
Geekbench Multi 2249
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 200 g 219 g
Price $230
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y500s
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y500s
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo Y500s
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Vivo Y500s
$230
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (57/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (50/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Vivo Y500s?

The Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Vivo Y500s?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y500s — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Vivo Y500s?

The Vivo Y500s leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Vivo Y500s?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.