OnePlus Nord 2T vs Vivo Y500
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $380 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 28/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus Nord 2T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
OnePlus Nord 2T
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $345 vs $380
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 8 points higher (36/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $380 | $345 |
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $35. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $35.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (61/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (62/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.