OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Vivo Y500i
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $223 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 45/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (922,227 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Vivo Y500i
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 922227 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $223
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs the Vivo Y500i, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores 10 points higher (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 66/100, Vivo Y500i — 56/100; 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 "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 922227 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $223 | $180 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads Vivo Y500i by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $43. Vivo Y500i was $43 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (76/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Vivo Y500i?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Vivo Y500i?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Vivo Y500i?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite over the Vivo Y500i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100).