Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; estimated prices are $170 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 12/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 130,000); the Vivo Y500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 199g).
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Lighter: 164g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $220
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 130000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 31 points higher (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Redmi Note 3 Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (49/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 Pro | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 130000 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 3185 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $170 | $220 |
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 4050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 3 Pro and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Redmi Note 3 Pro by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Redmi Note 3 Pro is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Redmi Note 3 Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (49/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (67/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (95/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 31 points (43/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.