Vivo Y500 vs ZTE V70

The Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300, while the ZTE V70 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810; estimated prices are $345 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 25/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE V70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the ZTE V70 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).

The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the ZTE V70 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
ZTE V70
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 50
Design 60
Value for money 89
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5100 mAh

  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE V70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $299 vs $345

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y500 vs the ZTE V70, the Vivo Y500 scores 11 points higher (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V70 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V70 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE V70 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).

Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V70: The ZTE V70 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y500 ZTE V70
Processor Unisoc T7300 MediaTek Dimensity 810
AnTuTu 569913
Geekbench Single 684
Geekbench Multi 1900
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 8100 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 44W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MyOS 11.5
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 192 g
Price $345 $299
Camera comparison
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
ZTE V70
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V70
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
ZTE V70
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo Y500
$345
ZTE V70
$299

Price difference: $46. ZTE V70 is cheaper by $46.

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 V70 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V70 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V70 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (60/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE V70 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE V70?

The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the ZTE V70 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE V70?

The Vivo Y500 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE V70 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE V70?

The ZTE V70 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y500 over the ZTE V70?

The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V70 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.