Last week, Vivo confirmed that it will soon announce the Vivo Y500 in China. This means that the brand has decided to skip the Y400 branding, as the number “4” is considered a bad omen in some Asian countries, including China. Therefore, the Y500 will succeed the Vivo Y300, which debuted in December 2024 in the home market. Today, the brand released an official confirmation that the Vivo Y500 will debut on Sept. 1 in the country.
Vivo Y500: What’s known so far
As seen above, Vivo has confirmed the design and the battery size of the Vivo Y500. The device will pack an 8,200mAh battery, which will be the largest battery ever seen on a Vivo smartphone. It will be available in blue, purple, and black shades.
Rumours surrounding the Vivo Y500 have revealed that it will feature a 6.77-inch AMOLED panel that supports an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 5000 nits of peak brightness. For security, it will feature an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and it will run on OriginOS 5-based Android 15.
Under the hood, the Vivo Y500 will feature the Dimensity 7300 chip. It will be available in four variants: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and 12GB+512GB.
The Y500’s rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, it will feature an 8-megapixel front camera.
When it comes to durability, the brand has confirmed that the Vivo Y500 will come with an IP68/69/69+ rated body and has received SGS Gold Label 5-star drop and impact certification. The device will measure 8.23mm and weigh 213 grams.
