Realme 14 vs Vivo Y500i

The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; estimated prices are $229 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 560,863); the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).

The Realme 14 edges out the Vivo Y500i by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 63
Value for money 94
Vivo Y500i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
What makes Realme 14 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 2249
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 189g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $229

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Realme 14 scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (63/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).

Realme 14: The Realme 14 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500i: The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 14 Vivo Y500i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 969048 560863
Geekbench Single 1071 923
Geekbench Multi 3057 2249
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 189 g 219 g
Price $229 $180
Camera comparison
Realme 14
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y500i
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Realme 14
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme 14
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Y500i
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 14 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 14 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
36/100
969048 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500i Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
33/100 -72.8%
560863 AnTuTu

Realme 14 leads Vivo Y500i by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 14
$229
Vivo Y500i
$180

Price difference: $49. Vivo Y500i is cheaper by $49.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (63/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme 14 edges out the Vivo Y500i by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.

Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme 14 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.