Realme GT 8 Pro vs Vivo Y500
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $599 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6500).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 207g vs 210g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $599
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $345 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $254. Vivo Y500 was $254 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (73/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo Y500?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Vivo Y500?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.