Vivo Y500i Phone Finally Launched in Budget- Vivo has officially launched its Vivo Y500i smartphone in China on January 12, 2026, and it is currently available for purchase there. The phone comes with a decent Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, and it also has a large 7200mAh battery pack with 44W fast charging support. Along with that, it features a large 6.75-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution, and it is also equipped with a single 50MP rear camera with autofocus. The phone is available in multiple colour options, and it comes with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The prices for all variants and all its features are mentioned below.
Price & Availability
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As of now, Vivo Y500i phone is already available in China to purchase. The base variant of 8GB RAM plus 128GB storage is priced at CNY 1,499, which is approximately ₹19,000. The 8GB RAM plus 256GB storage variant is priced at CNY 1,799, which is approximately ₹23,000. The 8GB RAM plus 512GB storage variant is priced at CNY 1,999, which is approximately ₹26,000. The 12GB RAM plus 256GB storage variant is also priced at CNY 1,999, and the top-end 12GB RAM plus 512GB storage variant costs CNY 2,199, which is approximately ₹28,000.
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Display and Design
Vivo Y500i phone comes with a 6.75-inch large LCD display with HD+ resolution, and it has a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. It also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. The phone is available in multiple colour options, which include Obsidian Black, Galaxy Silver, and Phonics Gold.
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Performance
Vivo Y500i phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 4nm chipset for efficient 5G performance. It is available in multiple configurations including up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It also includes 5G support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone runs on OriginOS 6, which is based on Android 16.