Vivo Y500s recently launched in China, joining the Chinese smartphone maker’s expanding budget 5G lineup. The handset features a 7,200mAh battery, a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It also offers IP-rated protection for water, dust, and shock resistance. The smartphone appears similar to the Vivo Y500i that debuted in China in January, bringing incremental upgrades while retaining a large battery and entry-level hardware. Vivo launched the Y500 Pro in China in November 2025, and its successor was launched in the country on Monday.
Vivo Y500s Price, Availability
Pricing for the Vivo Y500s in China starts at CNY 1,800 (roughly Rs. 24,800) for the 8GB + 256GB variant, and costs CNY 2,200 (roughly Rs. 30,400) for the 12GB + 256GB as well as the 8GB + 512GB models, respectively. It is offered in Galaxy Silver, Obsidian Black, and Phoenix Gold (translated from Chinese) colour options.
The handset is currently available in the country via the official e-store. The listing indicates that the Vivo Y500s has been available since March 2026 (via GSMArena).
Vivo Y500s Features, Specifications
The Vivo Y500s sports a 6.75-inch HD (1570 x 720 pixels) LCD screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 613 GPU. The handset comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It ships with Android 16-based OriginOS 6.
For optics, the Vivo Y500s features a 50-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, while the front houses an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
The phone is equipped with an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a proximity sensor, and an electronic compass, along with an infrared remote control. The handset also carries a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and facial recognition for security.
The Vivo Y500s packs a 7200mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging and reverse charging. It also features stereo dual speakers. The smartphone measures 166.64 x 78.43 x 8.39mm (8.49mm for the gold variant) and weighs 219g.
