Vivo V30 Lite (ME) vs Vivo Y500s
The Vivo V30 Lite (ME) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V30 Lite (ME)
Vivo Y500s
What makes Vivo V30 Lite (ME) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) vs the Vivo Y500s, the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) and the Vivo Y500s are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (70/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V30 Lite (ME) | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×74.9×7.8 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V30 Lite (ME)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo V30 Lite (ME)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V30 Lite (ME)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V30 Lite (ME) and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) and the Vivo Y500s are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (70/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo V30 Lite (ME) edges out the Vivo Y500s by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) and the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo V30 Lite (ME) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Should you choose the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) over the Vivo Y500s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) (70/100 vs 43/100).