OnePlus 13 vs Vivo Y500
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $899 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Vivo Y500
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $899
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Vivo Y500, the OnePlus 13 scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, Vivo Y500 — 46/100; 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 "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $345 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $554. Vivo Y500 was $554 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.