The Vivo Y500 5G just dropped in China and the buzz is real. If you’re tired of hunting for a phone that actually lasts two full days, doesn’t die when you drop it in water, and won’t cross the ₹25k mark, keep reading. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know—price, specs, camera samples, and the one feature that could make it the mid-range king of 2025.
When Is the Vivo Y500 Launching in India?
Chinese launch: 1 September 2025.
India ETA: November-December 2025 (no official date yet).
Where to watch: Amazon, Flipkart and Vivo India’s website usually go live with the listing 7-10 days before the sale.
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Expected Price in India (All Variants)
| RAM + Storage | Expected Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB + 128 GB | ₹19,999 | Likely “early-bird” price with bank discount |
| 8 GB + 256 GB | ₹21,999 | Sweet spot for most users |
| 12 GB + 256 GB | ₹23,999 | Future-proof multitaskers |
| 12 GB + 512 GB | ₹25,999 | Rare in this segment |
Reality check: Chinese RRP starts at CNY 1,399 (≈ ₹17,000). Add 18% GST, import duty and retailer margin → the table above is the closest you’ll get until Flipkart flashes the “Launch Day Surprise” banner
What Makes the Y500 Special? (Specs You’ll Actually Care About)
- Battery That Refuses to Die :-
8 200 mAh cell – the biggest we’ve seen under ₹30k.
90 W SUPERVOOC charger in the box (0-100% in ~48 min).
Reverse wired charging – top up your TWS or friend’s phone at 5 W. - Tank-Like Build :-
IP69+ and IP68 certified – survives 1.5 m water for 30 min and high-pressure jets.
SGS drop-test clearance – shoulder-height falls onto concrete, no drama. - Display You Can Read at Noon :-
6.77″ FHD+ AMOLED, 120 Hz, HDR10+.
5 000 nits peak brightness – auto-mode cranks it when you’re editing photos under sunlight. - Chipset That Won’t Stutter in 2027 :-
MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 4 nm.
AnTuTu v10: ~7.1 lakh – think Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 level, but more power-efficient. - Clean Software Promise :-
Android 15 out of the box.
2 OS + 3 years security patches confirmed by Vivo China (should carry over to India).
Camera Deep-Dive
Rear Cameras
- 50 MP Sony IMX882, f/1.8, OIS (yes, optical stabilisation on a ₹20k phone).
- 2 MP depth helper – mostly for portrait edge detection; don’t expect miracles.
- Ring-LED flash – softer than regular LED, good for close-ups.
- 1080p 30 fps EIS-enabled video; no 4K (cost-cutting, but stabilisation is solid).
Front Camera
- 8 MP, f/2.0 – daylight selfies are crisp; night shots need Aura Light screen flash.
Real-world verdict:
Daylight = social-media ready.
Low light = keep expectations in check; OIS helps, but noise creeps in.
For most users, it’s miles ahead of Redmi’s 2 MP “macro + depth” fillers.
Who Should Buy the Vivo Y500?
Buy it if you:
- Travel, trek or bike – huge battery + IP69 means no power-bank anxiety.
- Drop phones often – SGS certification saves repair bills.
- Binge Netflix on the metro – AMOLED + 120 Hz + HDR10+ at this price is rare.
Skip it if you:
- Need NFC for daily UPI tap-to-pay – not present.
- Shoot 4K vlogs – capped at 1080p.
- Want 3.5 mm jack – only USB-C audio here.
Vivo Y500 vs Competition
| Phone | Battery | IP Rating | Price (128 GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Y500 | 8 200 mAh | IP69+ | ₹19 999 |
| Realme 15T 5G | 6 000 mAh | IP65 | ₹20 999 |
| Moto G86 Power | 8 000 mAh | IP52 | ₹21 490 |
Takeaway: Realme has faster 4K recording, Moto has stock UI, but neither matches the Y500’s combo of IP69+ and 90 W charging at under ₹20k.
Early-Bird Offers to Watch
- ₹1 000 instant discount on ICICI / SBI cards (historical Vivo trend).
- 6-month no-cost EMI on Flipkart Axis card.
- Exchange bonus up to ₹2 000 on any old smartphone (even cracked screens accepted).
Set a “Price Alert” on Amazon—Vivo usually drops the first 5 000 units at a flash-sale price ₹500-₹1 000 lower than MSRP.
