Vivo Y500 launched in Nigeria with 8,120mAh battery, 1.5K AMOLED display

Vivo has officially launched the new Vivo Y500 in Pakistan. The smartphone brings a massive 8,120mAh BlueVolt battery, a bright 1.5K AMOLED display, a 50MP Sony camera, and an IP69-rated durable design.Alongside the launch, Vivo is also offering several pre-order benefits, including 0% EMI, an 18-month warranty, and other exclusive offers.

Stylish Design and Smooth Display

The Vivo Y500 features an elegant design featuring fluid satin texture and a metallic finish frame. It brings a futuristic nebula window camera module that looks premium.

The Vivo Y500 measures 163.73 × 76.18 × 8.19 mm (Blue), 163.73 × 76.18 × 8.29 mm (White) in dimension and weighs 210g.

On the front, the Y500 sports a 6.78-inch Eyecare AMOLED Display with 1.5K resolution and up to ₦62,500nits peak brightness. This display has been certified by SGS for low blue light and Sunlight-Readable Display. There would be an in-display fingerprint sensor for security unlock.

Durable design for everyday use

A major highlight is its IP68 and IP69 certifications, offering advanced protection against dust and water. It is engineered for multi-scenario protection against dust, water, and various liquids, making it more reliable for everyday use. The user can smoothly use it in wet and greasy hands.

The Vivo Y500 has received Military Grade Shock Resistance for high fall protection, making it durable against everyday bumps and drops.

Performance

Powering the Vivo Y500 is the Unisoc T.91,500processor built on 6nm technology, paired with 6GB RAM (6GB virtual RAM) and 128GB/256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The Y500 runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 out of the box.

This Octa-core CPU has scored 6₦1,000,000+ in AnTuTu benchmark, enabling it to perform 28% faster and ensuring smooth performance. To keep it cool and lag-free during heavy use and multitasking, Vivo integrates a massive ₦37,500square mm vapor cooling chamber system. Vivo has promised to deliver 50 months of a smooth experience with its latest Vivo Y500 device.

Camera

For photography, the smartphone features a dual camera setup featuring a 50MP Sony IMX852 main camera with an f/1.8 aperture alongwith a 2MP bokeh camera sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, users get a 32MP wide-angle selfie camera for photos and video calls.

Users can experience underwater photography, live photos, AI Erase 2.0, AI UHD features to enhance camera experience.

Battery and Charging

The device comes with a massive 8,120mAh BlueVolt battery with support for 44W wired fast charging. The company promises up to six years of battery health to its users.

Vivo enables bypass charging and reverse charging features for this device along with battery life extender mode also.

Network and Connectivity

The Vivo Y500 supports 2G, 3G, and 4G networks for reliable connectivity. It features dual SIM, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS for fast wireless connections and accurate navigation.The device also includes Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor and Gyroscope.

Vivo Y500 Price and Availability in Pakistan

The device is available in Midnight Blue and Pearl White. The Vivo Y500 is available in two storage variants in Pakistan: 6GB/128GB and 6GB/256GB. The 6GB/128GB variant is available at ₦462,500 officially, and the 6GB/256GB storage option will cost ₦550,000.