Vivo has quietly introduced the Y500 in Pakistan, marking the first time a Y500-series device has launched outside China.
The phone boasts the largest battery ever seen on a Vivo smartphone outside its home market.
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Display and Performance
The Vivo Y500 features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution (2800 x 1260 pixels) and a peak brightness of 5,000 nits.
It has a 94.47 percent screen-to-body ratio and carries SGS certifications for low blue light and sunlight readability.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Unisoc T7300 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage.
The chipset limits connectivity to 4G networks.
Battery and Charging
The Y500 packs an 8,100mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. It also includes a 3,000mm² vapor chamber cooling system for better thermal management.
Camera and Other Features
The phone houses a 50-megapixel Sony IMX852 main camera along with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The front camera is 32 megapixels.
Additional features include dual stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band Wi-Fi, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance.
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The device also meets MIL-STD-810H military-grade shock resistance standards.
Price and Availability
The Vivo Y500 is available in Pearl White and Midnight Blue.
In Pakistan, the 8GB+128GB variant is priced at PKR 99,999 (~$360), while the 8GB+256GB model costs PKR 109,999 (~$400).
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The phone is expected to launch in additional markets, including Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan, soon.