Vivo Y500i Phone Launching on January 16- Vivo Y500i is an upcoming budget-to-mid-range smartphone expected to launch in China on January 16, 2026. The phone has appeared on the China Telecom listing, which reveals most of its key specifications. It is likely to be powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, and it may get a large 7200mAh battery pack with fast charging support. A 50MP main camera is also confirmed in the leaks. The phone will be available in Obsidian Black, Galaxy Silver, Near Gold Brown, and Wind Feather Gold colour options.
When will it launch?
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Vivo Y500i China Telecom listing reveals an expected release date of January 16, 2026, in China. There is currently no official information on an international or India launch. The device is expected to run on the latest Android 16 operating system out of the box, which is a key highlight for a budget-oriented phone. The phone’s design is similar to the recently launched Vivo S50 in China.
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Display and Design
Vivo Y500i phone is expected to feature a 6.75-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution, and it may come with a punch-hole design. Rumours suggest that it may be designed similar to the recently launched Vivo S50 in China. The phone is also anticipated to get 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 5, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack for connectivity.
Camera Setup and Battery Pack
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In the rear section of Vivo Y500i phone, it is expected to get a 50MP single main camera, whereas in front it is anticipated to feature a 5MP selfie camera. Along with that, the major highlight of this phone is its 7200mAh battery pack, which will easily provide you with two days of battery backup, and it is also rumoured to support 67W fast charging.
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Performance
Vivo Y500i phone is likely to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 octa-core chipset, which provides decent performance for daily use and normal tasks. There is no doubt that you will not be able to play heavy games on this phone, but it will be perfect for those who just want a calling and content consumption phone with the latest software. It is likely to launch with Android 16 with OriginOS 6 custom UI, and it will get 8GB or 12GB of RAM options, whereas storage options may include 256GB and 512GB. For secure unlocking, it may also include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.