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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 45/100. Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo Y38 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y38
Vivo Y500i
What makes Vivo Y38 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
The Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y500i received the same MobileRank rating — 45/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y38 | 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" 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 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y38 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y38
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y38 or the Vivo Y500i?
Both devices scored 45/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Vivo Y38 (60/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y38 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Should you choose the Vivo Y38 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 Y38 (60/100 vs 43/100).