Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Vivo Y500 (4G)
28.9Performance28.9
35.4Display75.9
37.4Camera34.1
26.4Battery70.9
49.3Features46.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S107 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and display (+41). Samsung Galaxy S10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10
- Stronger camera score: 37 vs 34
- 25% lower weight: 157 g vs 210 g
- 22% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 449 ppi
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 26
- 525% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 800 nits
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.83 ″+12% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 550 ppi+22% | 449 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 5,000 nits+525% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Unisoc T7300 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5-2.4 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 16 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 8,100 mAh+138% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 44 W+193% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g+25% | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+5% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (One UI) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |