Realme GT7 vs Vivo Y500i
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $420 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Vivo Y500i
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $420
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Realme GT7 scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 80/100, 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 GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2415876 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 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 | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Vivo Y500i by 325.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Vivo Y500i was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (84/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.