Vivo launched the Y500 in Pakistan with a massive 8,100mAh battery, but the device stops short of 5G connectivity. Buyers seeking long battery life in an entry-level phone have a local option, but they must accept slower network speeds. This tradeoff defines the Y500's position in a market where most competitors offer faster chips and global availability.
Five 5G-ready mid-range phones offer faster chips and global availability
The Vivo Y500 features a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It relies on an entry-level processor and limits users to 4G networks. Vivo has not released the phone globally, keeping it exclusive to the Pakistani market for now.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Vivo Y500 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz | 6.6-inch Super AMOLED 120Hz | 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz |
| Processor | Entry-level | Exynos 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra |
| Battery | 8,100mAh | 5,000mAh | 6,500mAh |
| Connectivity | 4G | 5G | 5G |
Five competing phones offer 5G connectivity and more powerful processors. The Samsung Galaxy A37 uses an Exynos 5G chip and provides six years of Android OS upgrades. It pairs this longevity with a 50-megapixel camera featuring Optical Image Stabilization and a 5,000mAh battery.
The Nothing Phone (4b) includes a MediaTek Dimensity processor and a dual 50-megapixel camera setup. Its battery capacity varies by market, offering either 5,200mAh or 7,000mAh. The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion targets gamers with a Snapdragon 7-series 5G chip and a 144Hz curved pOLED display. It also includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA sensor with OIS.
The Poco X8 Pro uses a MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra chip to handle intense gaming without frame drops. It supports a 6,500mAh battery and a 50-megapixel OIS camera. The Infinix Note 60 Pro marks Infinix's first phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip. It offers a 6.78-inch curved 1.5K AMOLED display and a 6,000mAh or 6,500mAh battery depending on the region. We touched on Vivo Y6a launches with 7,200mAh battery in our earlier Vivo coverage.
The Vivo Y500 remains a Pakistan-only device with 4G limits and an 8,100mAh battery. Alternatives like the Galaxy A37 and Poco X8 Pro provide 5G, faster processors, and longer software support. These options better serve users who need global connectivity and sustained performance.
Source: GIZMOCHINA
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