Vivo V30 SE vs Vivo Y500i
The Vivo V30 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V30 SE leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V30 SE doesn't; the Vivo V30 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Vivo V30 SE
Vivo Y500i
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo V30 SE vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo V30 SE scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V30 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V30 SE is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V30 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (70/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo V30 SE | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Vivo V30 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo V30 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V30 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo V30 SE and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Vivo V30 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V30 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V30 SE is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V30 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (70/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo V30 SE or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo V30 SE edges out the Vivo Y500i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo V30 SE and the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo V30 SE has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V30 SE or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo V30 SE leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V30 SE over the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo V30 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.