Vivo Y500i vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500i leads — 33/100 vs 11/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Vivo Y500i
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y500i vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Vivo Y500i scores 22 points higher (33/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y500i | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $180 | — |
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (67/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y500i or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 22 points (33/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y500i and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Vivo Y500i has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500i or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Vivo Y500i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y500i over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.