Redmi 10C vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $150 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 34/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 424,216); the Redmi 10C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 10C
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Redmi 10C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $185
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 21 points higher (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi 10C — 42/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 10C | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 10C and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Redmi 10C by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Redmi 10C was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (55/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 21 points (55/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (79/100 vs 32/100).