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; launch prices were $229 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 568,395); the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14
Vivo Y500i
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $229
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Realme 14 scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 62/100, 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 Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (66/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 2115 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $229 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Vivo Y500i by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Vivo Y500i was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (66/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme 14 edges out the Vivo Y500i by just 9 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 54/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 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 Realme 14 (79/100 vs 55/100).