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Vivo Y500s Debuts in China With 7,200mAh Battery as Y600 Pro With 10,200mAh Is Teased

The move signals a strategy to win budget 5G buyers through extreme battery life paired with practical durability.

Overview

  • Vivo launched the Y500s in China with a 7,200mAh single-cell battery, a 6.75-inch 120Hz LCD, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip.
  • The phone is listed on vivo’s e-store with prices from CNY 1,800 to CNY 2,200 across 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, and 8GB/512GB options.
  • Durability features include IP68 and IP69 ratings, stereo speakers with a water-eject cleaning mode, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
  • Battery tech supports 44W charging over USB-C, and vivo rates the pack for long life and safe charging in very hot or cold conditions.
  • Vivo also teased a Y600 Pro with a 10,200mAh battery and 80W fast charging, while unverified Weibo leaks point to an X500 Pro Max flagship with a 2K 144Hz LTPO display, advanced cameras, and a roughly 7,000mAh battery.