Redmi Note 7 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Redmi Note 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 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 16/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 347,995); the Vivo Y500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 7 doesn't.
Redmi Note 7
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $220
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 7 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 27 points higher (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (49/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 7 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.2×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $170 | $220 |
Redmi Note 7
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 7 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Redmi Note 7 by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Redmi Note 7 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (49/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (67/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (67/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 7 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 7 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 by 27 points (43/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 7 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 7 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 7 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 7 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.