OnePlus 13T vs Vivo Y500

The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $650 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6260); the OnePlus 13T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).

The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 210g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6260 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $650

  • Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Vivo Y500, the OnePlus 13T scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 37/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (66/100 vs 51/100).

OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13T Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 3173674
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6260 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 210 g
Launch price $650 $345
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13T
$650
Vivo Y500
$345

Launch price difference: $305. Vivo Y500 was $305 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (53/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (66/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Vivo Y500?

The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Vivo Y500?

The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Vivo Y500?

The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Vivo Y500?

The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.