Vivo Y31 vs Vivo Y500s
The Vivo Y31 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $220 and $230. Both devices score the same overall rating of 45/100. Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo Y500s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y31
Vivo Y500s
What makes Vivo Y31 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $230
- Better portability (49/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6500 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
The Vivo Y31 and the Vivo Y500s received the same MobileRank rating — 45/100. Value score: Vivo Y31 — 46/100, Vivo Y500s — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Vivo Y31 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y31 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y31 | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1608 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y31
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y31
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y31
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y31 and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Vivo Y31 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Vivo Y31 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y31 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y31 or the Vivo Y500s?
Both devices scored 45/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Vivo Y31 (49/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y31 and the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo Y31 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Should you choose the Vivo Y31 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 Y31 (49/100 vs 43/100).