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 — 46/100 vs 40/100 (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.

The Vivo Y38 edges out the Vivo Y6t by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y38
Performance 47
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 60
Value for money
Vivo Y6t
Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 53
Portability 49
Value for money 40
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 40/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y38 vs the Vivo Y6t, the Vivo Y38 scores 6 points higher (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100. 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).

Vivo Y38: The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y6t: The Vivo Y6t is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y38 Vivo Y6t
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 6.7" 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/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo Y6t
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y38
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Vivo Y6t
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y38
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Vivo Y6t
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y38 and Vivo Y6t, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y38 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
46/100
560863 AnTuTu
Vivo Y6t Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
40/100
560863 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y38
Price unknown
Vivo Y6t
$210
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.

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 46/100, the Vivo Y6t — 40/100.

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?

The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y6t is a better fit for everyday use.