Realme GT 8 vs Vivo Y500
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $350 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 56/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7000).
Realme GT 8
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $350
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Vivo Y500, the Realme GT 8 scores 24 points higher (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, 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, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $345 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $5. Vivo Y500 was $5 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo Y500?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo Y500?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo Y500?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Vivo Y500?
The Realme GT 8 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.