Vivo has unveiled a new entry-level smartphone, the Y500i, expanding its Y500 series lineup in China with a device aimed at budget-conscious consumers seeking large batteries and competitive specifications.
The Y500i is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor and is offered with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage, though it does not support expandable memory. Vivo positions the device as a lower-cost option alongside the previously released Y500 and Y500 Pro models, which debuted in China last year.
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On the hardware side, the smartphone features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120-hertz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits. Photography is handled by a dual rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor with autofocus, while a 5-megapixel front camera is included for selfies and video calls. The device measures 8.49 mm in thickness and weighs about 219 grams.
Battery capacity is a key selling point, with the Y500i equipped with a 7,200 mAh battery supporting 44-watt wired charging. Additional features include an IP68/69-rated water resistance, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, infrared support, Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band WiFi and SGS Gold Label five-star durability certification. As the article notes, the handset offers “a decent set of features for the price.”
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The Vivo Y500i is available in phoenix gold, obsidian black and galaxy silver. Pricing in China starts at 1,499 yuan (about $215) for the 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant, rising to 2,199 yuan (about $315) for the top-end 12 GB and 512 GB model. The device is now on sale through Vivo’s official online channels in China.
Source: Vivo