vivo Y500 (China) - Full Phone Specifications

The vivo Y500 (China) is a mid-range 5G smartphone launched in September 2025 in China. It stands out with a large 6.77″ FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR support, and a massive 8,200 mAh battery with 90 W fast wired charging for extended use. The phone runs Android 15 with OriginOS 5 and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G chipset paired with up to 12 GB RAM and up to 512 GB storage. It features a dual-camera setup led by a 50 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, plus an 8 MP front camera for selfies. The Y500 also offers IP68/IP69+ water & dust resistance with rugged durability and stereo speakers for enhanced media. 

LAUNCH	Announced	2025, September 01
	Status	Available. Released 2025, September 05
FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
DISPLAY	Type	AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, 5000 nits (peak)
	Size	6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
	Protection	Diamond Shield Glass

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
		CDMA 800
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
	4G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
	5G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
	Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G
PLATFORM	OS	Android 15, OriginOS 5
	Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
	GPU	Mali-G615 MC2
BODY	Dimensions	163.1 x 75.9 x 8.2 mm (6.42 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
	Weight	213 g (7.51 oz)
	SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
		IP68/IP69+ dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 24 hours)
		Drop resistant up to 1.7m
COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
	Bluetooth	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
	Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

MAIN CAMERA	Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
		Auxiliary lens
	Features	Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
	Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
SELFIE CAMERA	Single	8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
	Features	Panorama
	Video	1080p@30fps
SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	No
		24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio
		3D Panoramic Audio speaker
MEMORY	Card slot	No
	Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
		UFS 3.1
BATTERY	Type	Si/C Li-Ion 8200 mAh
	Charging	90W wired
		Reverse wired
MISC	Colors	Black, Blue, Purple
	Models	V2506A

Carrier Compatibility (USA / Global)

USA: The vivo Y500 supports 2G/3G/4G LTE and 5G (SA/NSA) network technologies. An unlocked unit can work on GSM-based U.S. carriers such as T-Mobile and AT&T if the phone’s supported 4G/5G bands (including common bands like n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n41, n77, and n78) align with each carrier’s requirements. VoLTE and full 5G NR support depend on carrier certification and the specific variant’s firmware — it’s recommended to check the supported band list with your carrier before purchasing.

Global: With broad GSM/3G/LTE/5G band support typical of modern smartphones, the Y500 can connect to carriers across Asia, Europe, Africa, and other regions when unlocked and paired with a local SIM card that matches its bands. Always confirm the variant’s exact band list against local carrier network requirements to ensure full coverage

Final Summary

vivo Y500 (China) is a 2025 mid-range 5G smartphone with a smooth 6.77″ 120 Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300 performance, versatile dual cameras, and an enormous 8,200 mAh battery with fast charging. It also offers rugged IP68/IP69+ water and dust resistance and broad network support, including 5G, making it compatible with many global carriers and U.S. GSM networks when unlocked and bands align.