Vivo Y500 Enters Midrange Market with Focus on Durability and Battery Life
Vivo Y500 steps into the midrange market with an emphasis on sturdiness and long battery life. The Vivo Y500 is a new mid-range phone from Vivo, which focuses on endurance and robust connectivity. The phone boasts IP69-rated protection and a massive 8200 mAh battery, coupled with an antenna system that is meant to keep a steady signal under tough conditions.
Vivo Y500 Key Specifications
The Vivo Y500 is designed around an AMOLED screen with a size of 6.77 inches with a resolution of 2392x1080 pixels, boasts of a refresh rate of 120 hertz, has HDR10+ support. From within, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, and either of the two cells will receive an 8GB or 12GB LPDDR4X RAM. Some storage options include 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB (UFS 3.1).
- Display: 6.77-Inch AMOLED, 2392x1080, 120Hz, HDR10+
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300
- RAM: 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1
- Rear Camera: 50 MP (f/1.8) main + 2 MP (f/2.4) depth sensor
- Front Camera: 8 MP (f/2.0)
Built for Toughness and Endurance
Made to be Tough and Last Long Indoors, Outdoor and Water-resistance feature of the Y500 was the IP69+ specification, which was the clear indication that the phone would survive a 24-hour period in a fresh water depth of 1.5 meters.
The device is also SGS certified to withstand falls. It houses a fast 90W charging along with a huge capacity of 8200 mah battery, and for dual purposes, it can also serve as a power bank with its reverse charging capability. Yet, it remains relatively thin, measuring 8.23 mm in thickness. Vivo claims that the battery allows 16.7 hours of video playback under -20°C conditions or 13 hours of online streaming at +35°C.
Advanced "Penetrative" Connectivity
Vivo has come up with a new technology-the "Penetrative" 360-degree antenna. This unique system actually uses neural network algorithms to shift the line of connection to the best line in a place where signals are poor inside the facilities, like elevators, to keep the call reliable.
Vivo Y500 Launch and Pricing in India
Vivo has launched the Y500 in India in four different configurations. Below are the prices:
- 8GB / 128GB: $196
- 8GB / 256GB: $224
- 12GB / 256GB: $252
- 12GB / 512GB: $280
