Vivo Y500i Phone Appeared on China Telecom & FCC- Vivo Y500i phone has appeared on the China Telecom website and the FCC, and it reveals key design and specifications ahead of an official announcement. It is expected to get a similar design to the more premium Vivo S50 model, and it is expected to be one of the few budget phones to ship with the latest Android 16 operating system. The major highlight of this upcoming phone is its 8,200mAh battery pack, which has not been officially confirmed, but it is highly anticipated.
Certifications & Launch Date
As of now, Vivo Y500i phone has appeared on the China Telecom website and the FCC with the model number V2531A. The China Telecom listing mentioned several colour choices, including Obsidian Black, Galaxy Silver, Phonics Gold, and Lucky Red. The phone is anticipated to launch in early 2026. There is no official price available yet, but based on its expected budget specifications, the price is highly speculative and could be in the low-cost range, potentially below ₹15,000 in India.
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Display and Design
Vivo Y500i phone is expected to feature a 6.75-inch display with HD+ resolution, and it may get a decent IP rating for dust and water resistance. Apart from that, it is anticipated to come with dimensions of 166.64 × 78.43 × 8.39mm, and it may weigh around 219 grams. It may also include a side-facing fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking.
Camera Setup and Battery Pack
In the rear section of the Vivo Y500i phone, you can expect a single 50MP main camera, whereas in front it is expected to feature at least a 5MP selfie camera. Apart from that, the phone is expected to feature an 8,200mAh battery pack with 33W or 45W fast charging support, which will easily provide you a battery backup of up to 2 days on a single charge.
Performance
It is rumoured to be powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, which is relatively less powerful and indicates that this phone is aimed at the entry-level budget market segment. It may get up to 8GB or 12GB of RAM options, whereas storage options may include 256GB or 512GB. The phone will likely run on the Android 16 operating system out of the box.