Vivo has added another phone to its Y-series lineup in China with the launch of the Vivo Y500s. The new model arrives shortly after the Vivo Y6t. The device is budget-oriented, but features a large battery with decent fast charging and a respectable processor.

Vivo Y500s features

The Vivo Y500s uses the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 4nm processor also seen on the recently launched Vivo Y6t. It is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. Vivo is selling the phone in three configurations: 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 8GB + 512GB.

On the front, the phone features a 6.75-inch LCD display with a 1570 x 720 pixel resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The resolution keeps it in budget territory, but the high refresh rate should make scrolling and general use smoother than standard 60Hz panels.

The biggest upgrade over the Y6t appears to be the rear camera. Vivo has equipped the Y500s with a 50MP primary camera, though the company has not detailed the sensor. For selfies and video calls, the Y500s gets an 8MP front camera with an f/2.1 aperture. Battery capacity is another major part of the package. The Vivo Y500s packs a 7,200mAh battery with support for 44W wired charging.

Pricing & availability

The Vivo Y500s starts at CNY 1,800, around $265, for the 8GB + 256GB version. The 12GB + 256GB and 8GB + 512GB variants are both priced at CNY 2,200, around $320. The phone is available in black, gold, and silver, and is now listed for purchase in China through Vivo’s online store.

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