Vivo Y500 vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 16/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.

The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?
  • Lighter: 207g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y500 vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Vivo Y500 scores 20 points higher (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y500 ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Unisoc T7300 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 207 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo Y500
$345
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (61/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Vivo Y500 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y500 over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.