Vivo V40 SE vs Vivo Y500s
The Vivo V40 SE (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 Y500s leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo V40 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Vivo V40 SE
Vivo Y500s
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo V40 SE vs the Vivo Y500s, the Vivo Y500s scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (94/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo V40 SE | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 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 | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $230 |
Vivo V40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo V40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V40 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo V40 SE and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Vivo V40 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (57/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (68/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo V40 SE or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo Y500s edges out the Vivo V40 SE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo V40 SE and the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo V40 SE has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y500s — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V40 SE or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo V40 SE leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V40 SE over the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.