Vivo V40 SE vs Vivo Y500i
The Vivo V40 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 V40 SE leads — 49/100 vs 45/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo V40 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V40 SE
Vivo Y500i
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
- 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)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V40 SE vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo V40 SE scores 4 points higher (49/100 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 — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 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 V40 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (70/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V40 SE | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | yes | 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 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo V40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V40 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V40 SE and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V40 SE
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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 V40 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 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 V40 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (70/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V40 SE or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo V40 SE edges out the Vivo Y500i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo V40 SE and the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo V40 SE has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V40 SE or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo V40 SE leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V40 SE over the Vivo Y500i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo V40 SE (70/100 vs 43/100).