Vivo Y38 vs Vivo Y6t
The Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y6t (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y38 leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y6t has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo Y38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y6t doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y38
Vivo Y6t
What makes Vivo Y38 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y6t better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y38 vs the Vivo Y6t, the Vivo Y38 scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y6t are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo Y6t (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y6t are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y38 | Vivo Y6t | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $210 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y6t
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y6t
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y6t
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y38 and Vivo Y6t, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y38
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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 Y38 and the Vivo Y6t are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo Y6t (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y6t are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y38 or the Vivo Y6t?
The Vivo Y38 edges out the Vivo Y6t by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y6t?
The Vivo Y38 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y6t — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y38 or the Vivo Y6t?
The Vivo Y38 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y38 over the Vivo Y6t?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo Y38 (30/100 vs 10/100).