Realme C71 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $146 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 42/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6000); the Realme C71 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C71
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Realme C71 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $146 vs $185
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C71 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 13 points higher (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Realme C71 — 60/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Realme C71 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Realme C71 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C71 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 725 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $146 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Realme C71 was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Realme C71 (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Realme C71 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C71 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Realme C71 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C71 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme C71 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C71 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C71 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).