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Vivo Y500i Launches in China With 7,200mAh Battery, IP69 Durability

The China-only release centers on a 7,200mAh battery with 44W charging at a starting price of CNY 1,499.

Overview

  • Sales are live on Vivo’s online store in China with Galaxy Silver, Phoenix Gold, and Obsidian Black color options.
  • Pricing spans CNY 1,499 for 8GB/128GB up to CNY 2,199 for 12GB/512GB across five configurations.
  • The phone runs Android 16-based OriginOS 6 and uses a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, plus a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD at 120Hz.
  • A single 50MP rear camera handles photos while a 5MP front sensor covers selfies, with video recording up to 1080p.
  • Rugged features include IP68/IP69 ingress protection and SGS durability certification, alongside a side fingerprint reader, USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, infrared blaster, Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth 4.2.