OPPO Reno 15 vs Vivo Y500
The OPPO Reno 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $350 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 15 leads — 63/100 vs 56/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6500); the OPPO Reno 15 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
OPPO Reno 15
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $350
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 15 vs the Vivo Y500, the OPPO Reno 15 scores 7 points higher (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 15 — 66/100, 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 Vivo Y500 and the OPPO Reno 15 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 15 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (73/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 15 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1394716 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 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 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $345 |
OPPO Reno 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno 15
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $5. Vivo Y500 was $5 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the OPPO Reno 15 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 15 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (73/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 15 or the Vivo Y500?
The OPPO Reno 15 edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 15 and the Vivo Y500?
The OPPO Reno 15 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 15 over the Vivo Y500?
The OPPO Reno 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.