Redmi K100 Pro vs Vivo Y500

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?

  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1260x2800
Refresh rate 2560 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (90/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (89/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo Y500?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Vivo Y500?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo Y500?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo Y500?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Vivo Y500?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.