vivo just unveiled the Y500 Pro, and it’s somewhat of a non-straightforward upgrade over its predecessor. Let’s start with the good.
The phone is a bit faster thanks to a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, which is basically the same SoC as the 7300 inside the Y400 Pro but with a 100MHz faster clock. The RAM is either the same 8 gigs or a larger 12GB, which the old phone lacks.
On a less positive note, the vivo Y500 Pro downgrades the UFS 3.1 of its predecessor to UFS 2.2.
vivo Y500 Pro in all colors
The vivo Y500 Pro has a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display upfront with Diamond Shield glass. It’s a slightly smaller panel than its predecessor’s 6.77-inch one. The new phone is also a bit heavier than its predecessor.
However, vivo has made it better equipped for the elements with both IP68 and IP69 ratings. The vivo Y500 Pro is also more drop-resistant and has the industry’s first national standard reliability certification.
The other key improvement of the Y500 Pro over the Y400 Pro is the battery. It’s now a 7,000mAh (22% bigger) and retains the 90W charging.
The final upgrade is in the camera department. The single-lens camera system is now a 200MP unit with a larger 1/1.56-inch sensor.
The selfie camera is the same 32MP f/2.5 unit as before.
The vivo Y500 Pro comes in Auspicious Cloud, Light Green, Soft Powder, and Titanium Black colors and in four configurations. The base 8/128GB is CNY 1,799 (€218, INR 22,400), the 8/256GB is CNY 1,999 (€242, INR 24,900), the 12/256GB is CNY 2,299 (€280, INR 28,600), and the top-of-the-line 12/512GB is CNY 2,599 (€315, INR 32,300).
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