Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs Vivo Y500i

The Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500i leads — 33/100 vs 25/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 219g).

The Vivo Y500i edges out the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 29
Battery 39
Design 73
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 219g

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo Y500i scores 8 points higher (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).

Realme Narzo 50 Pro: The Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500i: The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Narzo 50 Pro Vivo Y500i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 560863
Geekbench Single 923
Geekbench Multi 2249
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1570
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 181 g 219 g
Price $180
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Vivo Y500i
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y500i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo Y500i
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Price unknown
Vivo Y500i
$180
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (73/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Vivo Y500i?

The Vivo Y500i edges out the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme Narzo 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50 Pro over the Vivo Y500i?

The Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.