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Vivo Y500 (4G) vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
28.9Performance54
75.9Display64.2
34.1Camera69.5
70.9Battery71.6
46.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)5 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+35) and performance (+25). Vivo Y500 (4G) 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 64
  • 92% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 62% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 10% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.1 mm

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 47
  • 105% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 44 W
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Display

Display comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.83 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1260x28003200x1440
Pixel density449 ppi522 ppi+16%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits+92%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body90.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetUnisoc T7300Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu—1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,050Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,500Top 34%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity8,100 mAh+62%5,000 mAh
Wired charging44 W90 W+105%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight210 g+7%227 g
Thickness8.2 mm+10%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 16 (OriginOS 6)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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