Realme C30s vs Vivo Y500

Comparing the Realme C30s (2022) and the Vivo Y500 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 11/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme C30s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).

The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 25 points (36/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C30s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Realme C30s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C30s vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 25 points higher (36/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 36/100). 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, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Realme C30s (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C30s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (86/100 vs 55/100).

Realme C30s: The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme C30s Vivo Y500
Processor Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI Go Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Realme C30s
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Realme C30s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme C30s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme C30s
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, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Realme C30s (61/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C30s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (67/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C30s or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 25 points (36/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C30s and the Vivo Y500?

The Realme C30s has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C30s or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme C30s over the Vivo Y500?

The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.