Realme GT 8 Pro vs Vivo Y500i
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Vivo Y500i
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $599
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Vivo Y500i, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, 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 GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Vivo Y500i by 595.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Vivo Y500i was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.