Both Vivo Y500i and Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Vivo Y500i | Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 17499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 12, 2026. The Expected cost of Vivo Y500i is Rs. 17990. The launch Date of the second phone is December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) is Rs. 17499.
Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Vivo Y500i's 6.75 inch screen. Vivo Y500i has IPS Screen type where as Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) has LCD Screen type. Vivo's phone has display density of 256 PPI & Realme's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Vivo's phone ~ 85.3%.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP Rear Camera. Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y500i's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Vivo Y500i | Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | V2531A | Narzo 90x |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 12, 2026 | December 16, 2025 |
| In The Box | realme NARZO 90x 5G x1, Charger x1, USB data cable x1, SIM Ejector Tool x1, Protective Case x1, Quick Guide x1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.4 x 166.6 x 8.4 mm | 77.93 x 166.07 x 8.28 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 212 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Gold | Flash Blue, Nitro Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 256 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Diamond Shield Glass | |
| Brightness | 975 nits(typ)/1200 nits(HBM) | |
| Features | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 10 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Proximity, Ambient light, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Vivo AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hi-Res Audio Certification | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX852 Camera | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6 | Realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz |
| NPU | 6nm | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, WAV, MP3, MP2, MP1, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, OPUS | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI, TS, MKV, FLV | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | OReality Audio | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |