Vivo is preparing to add a new device to its Y series lineup in China. The company has confirmed that the Vivo Y500 will launch on September 1, and its biggest headline feature is a massive 8200mAh battery. That’s a big step up from last year’s Y300, which carried a 6500mAh cell. Vivo is calling it their longest-lasting battery to date.
The Y500 isn’t just about battery size. Vivo has also pushed durability further this time. The phone comes with IP69+, IP69, and IP68 ratings for water and dust resistance, making it one of the company’s most rugged devices yet.
It also has SGS Gold Label five-star certification for drop and impact resistance and has passed military-standard environmental testing. In other words, Vivo is positioning the Y500 as a phone that can take more punishment than its predecessors.
The company has released a teaser that gives a first look at the design. It shows a punch-hole display on the front, a dual rear camera setup with a ring-shaped LED flash, and three color options: Black, Blue, and Violet.
As for specs, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has shared what to expect under the hood. The Y500 will reportedly run on MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 processor, replacing the Dimensity 6300 used in the Y300. It will also keep an FHD+ OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The rear cameras are said to include a 50MP main sensor with a secondary lens, while the front will feature an 8MP selfie camera.
With a launch just days away, Vivo is clearly setting the Y500 apart with a focus on long battery life and durability. More details, including pricing and availability outside China, should be announced once the phone goes official.
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