Vivo has officially announced that its latest national flagship, the Vivo Y500, will debut on September 1. The company is positioning the device as its most practical and resilient smartphone yet, with battery endurance and durability at the heart of its design.
Design and Display
The Y500 features a minimalist design paired with a soft, low-saturation color palette aimed at a youthful, modern audience. Buyers will have a choice of Glacier Blue, Dragon Crystal Purple, and Basalt Black. The device measures 8.23mm thick and weighs 213 grams, balancing a slim profile with a solid build.
On the front, the phone sports a 6.77-inch micro quad-curved display with a 2392×1080 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It delivers brightness levels of 1300 nits across the panel and can peak at 5000 nits locally, offering vivid clarity even in harsh lighting.
Camera Setup
For photography, the Y500 is equipped with a 50-megapixel main rear camera supported by a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, an 8-megapixel selfie camera provides clear portrait and video call performance.
Performance and Storage
Powering the device is MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 processor, built on an octa-core architecture with four high-performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.5GHz and four energy-efficient Cortex-A55 cores. Storage ranges from 128GB to 512GB, paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, supporting both LPDDR4X and LPDDR5 standards depending on the model. This ensures a blend of efficiency and balanced performance, aligning with Vivo’s focus on endurance.
Record-Breaking Battery
The highlight of the Y500 is its 8200mAh BlueVolt battery—the largest ever in Vivo’s history. With an energy density of 847Wh/L, it sets new benchmarks in both capacity and efficiency.
In Vivo’s internal tests, the phone delivered:
- 16.7 hours of continuous video playback at -20°C
- 17 hours of navigation at 40°C
- 18 hours of outdoor work simulation, with 37% charge still remaining
Charging is equally impressive, with 90W fast charging capable of filling the massive battery in just 64 minutes. A global bypass charging system helps keep the phone cool during gaming or other power-intensive tasks.
Extreme Durability
The Y500 has been engineered to withstand punishing conditions. It earned the Swiss SGS Gold Label five-star certification for drop and fall resistance, surviving 62,000 micro-drops and 1.7-meter granite drops across multiple surfaces.
It also holds IP68, IP69, and IP69+ ratings, giving it the strongest waterproofing standards of any Vivo phone to date. The device endured three high-pressure water tests at 10,000kPa, along with military-grade environmental trials, proving its reliability in both freezing cold and scorching heat.
Software and Connectivity
The Y500 runs on OriginOS 5, includes NFC support, but skips an infrared remote control. Vivo notes this choice reflects a focus on features that enhance durability and real-world usefulness.
Available Configurations
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage
Conclusion
With its minimalist design, record-setting battery, rapid charging, and unmatched durability, the Vivo Y500 is built for users who demand reliability in both daily life and extreme environments. It is a flagship designed not just to perform, but to survive where others might fail.
