Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $180 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 30/100 (a 33-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 329,457); the Vivo Y500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Redmi Note 8
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $220
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 33 points higher (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 28/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (57/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $220 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Redmi Note 8 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (57/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (50/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 33 points (63/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.