Realme C100 4G vs Vivo Y500

The Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 8000); the Realme C100 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Realme C100 4G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C100 4G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 54
Design 26
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Realme C100 4G better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 219g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C100 4G vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (86/100 vs 55/100).

Realme C100 4G: The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme C100 4G Vivo Y500
Processor MediaTek Helio G92 Max Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1570 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 15W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 219 g 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Realme C100 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Realme C100 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme C100 4G
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme C100 4G
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C100 4G or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Realme C100 4G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme C100 4G and the Vivo Y500?

The Realme C100 4G has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 4G or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Realme C100 4G over the Vivo Y500?

The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.