Redmi 4 Prime vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 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 22/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 218,879); the Vivo Y500 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 4 Prime
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
- Lighter: 156g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $185
- Better portability (74/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 33 points higher (55/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi 4 Prime — 18/100, 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) significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 4 Prime | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 4 Prime
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 4 Prime and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Redmi 4 Prime by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Redmi 4 Prime was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (55/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (74/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 33 points (55/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 4 Prime and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Redmi 4 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 4 Prime 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).