A week ago, vivo launched the Y6t, featuring a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 6.74” 720p+ display, and a 6,500mAh battery, all at an attractive price of CNY 1,400 ($205) for the base 6/128GB variant. Now, the company is unveiling the vivo Y500s, offering an even better value proposition, alongside a teaser for the vivo Y600 Pro.
The vivo Y500s is equipped with a robust 7,200mAh battery, delivering a typical capacity of 28.23Wh. It supports 44W Flash charging (11V at 4A) via USB-C. With a full charge, users can enjoy nearly 24 hours of continuous TV viewing or approximately 15.5 hours of navigation. Even with only 20% battery remaining, the device can still manage about 3 hours of navigation in power-saving mode.
vivo Y500s
This battery features Blue Ocean 3 technology, ensuring safety during charging in extreme temperatures, ranging from -20°C to 40°C. Vivo assures customers of a longevity of 1,600 charge cycles while maintaining at least 80% of its original capacity, which translates to around 6 years of typical use.
The device boasts a 6.75” LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1,570px and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it is equipped with an 8MP camera featuring an f/2.1 aperture.
On the rear, the camerawork gets interesting with a 50MP sensor and an f/1.8 aperture. In contrast, the Y6t only has a 13MP camera on the back.
The Y500s has an IP68 rating for submersion and IP69 certification for protection against high-pressure water jets. It includes stereo speakers featuring a one-button cleaning mode that helps eject water if the device is accidentally submerged. Additionally, there is a side-mounted fingerprint reader for secure access.
Powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, while somewhat dated, it remains a capable 4nm chipset with 5G connectivity. Various configurations are available, with the base model featuring 8GB RAM and 256GB storage priced at CNY 1,800. Comparatively, the higher-end Y6t with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage retails for CNY 1,600. Considering the enhanced battery and superior camera, the Y500s presents a compelling case for an additional CNY 200 investment.
| vivo Y500s | CNY Converted | |
|---|---|---|
| 8/256GB | CNY 1,800 | USD 265 |
| 12/256GB | CNY 2,200 | USD 320 |
| 8/512GB | CNY 2,200 | USD 320 |
It's worth noting that current promotional pricing offers CNY 100 off for the 12/256GB and 8/512GB models. The Y500s is available in three colors: Obsidian Black, Galaxy Silver, and Phoenix Gold.
Before concluding, there's an exciting teaser about the vivo Y600 Pro, which will feature an impressive 10,200mAh battery. Similar to the Y500s, it will also be rated IP68 and IP69 and will come with a 50MP camera.
vivo Y600 Pro
Certification details indicate that this model will support 80W fast charging. A full reveal is anticipated later today.
If the Y500s has caught your interest, don't overlook the vivo Y500i, a very similar device.
Sources: Source 1 | Source 2 (in Chinese)
