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 — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Vivo Y500
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 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 37/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Vivo Y500 — 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| 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/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 18 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, 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.