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Vivo Y500 (4G) vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
28.9Performance32
75.9Display45.6
34.1Camera39
70.9Battery51.8
46.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+19). Xiaomi 12 Lite still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 52
  • 426% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 950 nits
  • 88% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • 12% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 402 ppi

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 47
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 52% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 44 W

Display

Display comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.83 ″+4%6.55 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1260x28002400x1080
Pixel density449 ppi+12%402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits+426%950 nits
Screen-to-body90.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetUnisoc T7300Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,930Bottom 36%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity8,100 mAh+88%4,300 mAh
Wired charging44 W67 W+52%

Design

Design comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
Weight210 g168 g+20%
Thickness8.2 mm7.3 mm+11%
IP ratingIP68/IP69—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 16 (OriginOS 6)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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