Vivo Y38 vs Vivo Y500i
The Vivo Y38 (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 Y38 leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo Y38 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Vivo Y38
Vivo Y500i
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y38 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo Y38 scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (60/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y38 | 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" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo Y38 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Vivo Y38
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (60/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y38 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y38 edges out the Vivo Y500i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y38 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Should you choose the Vivo Y38 over the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.