Realme GT7 (China) vs Vivo Y500

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7200); the Realme GT7 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 203g vs 210g

  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7200 mAh

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Vivo Y500, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 (China) Vivo Y500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 2835794
Geekbench Single 2729
Geekbench Multi 8430
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2800 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 203 g 210 g
Launch price $345
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Vivo Y500?

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Vivo Y500?

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.

Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Vivo Y500?

The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.