Vivo is gearing up to expand its Y-series portfolio in China with the upcoming Vivo Y500i. Ahead of any official announcement, the device has appeared on the China Telecom database, revealing its complete specifications, design details, and memory variants. Here’s a look at what to expect from the device.
Vivo Y500i variants, color options
According to the China Telecom listing, the Vivo Y500i (model number V2531A) will be offered in multiple memory configurations, including 8GB+256GB, 8GB+512GB, and 12GB+256GB.
The device will be available in several colour options such as Obsidian Black, Galaxy Silver, Near-Gold Brown, and Wind Feather Gold, targeting users who prefer subtle yet premium-looking finishes.
Vivo Y500i specifications
The Vivo Y500i features a large 6.75-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 1570 x 720 pixels. The listing indicates that the device runs Android 16 out of the box, making it one of the few budget-oriented phones confirmed with the latest Android version.
Under the hood, the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which is mentioned with its SM4450 part number in the listing. While it comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, there is no external storage slot on the device.
In the camera department, the Vivo Y500i is listed with a 50-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone packs a massive 7,200mAh battery, but there is no information about its fast charging capabilities.
The Y500i has other features, such as a side-facing fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and a USB-C port. It measures 166.64 x 78.43 x 8.39mm, with a weight of around 219 grams.
