Last month, Vivo unveiled the Vivo Y500 Pro equipped with a 7,000mAh battery and a 200-megapixel primary camera. Now, in a new development, the upcoming Vivo Y500i has appeared in the database of China Telecom, revealing key details about its design and specifications ahead of the official announcement. Here’s a look at what to expect from the Y500i.

Vivo Y500i specifications (rumored)

As per the China Telecom listing, the Vivo Y500i carries the model number V2531A and measures 166.64 x 78.43 x 8.39mm, with a weight of around 219 grams. It features a large 6.75-inch display with an HD+ resolution of 1570 x 720 pixels.  For security, the device is listed with a side-facing fingerprint sensor.

In the imaging department, the Vivo Y500i has a single 50-megapixel rear camera, paired with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. In terms of design, it appears to be the more powerful Vivo S50, which recently debuted in China.

On the software side, the device is confirmed to run Android 16 out of the box, making it one of the few budget-oriented smartphones expected to ship with the latest Android version.

Powering the Vivo Y500i is a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, referenced by its SM4450 part number in the listing. The phone is expected to arrive in multiple memory configurations, including 8GB+256GB, 8GB+512GB, and 12GB+256GB. One of the key highlights is its large 7,200mAh battery, although the listing does not reveal any details about fast charging capabilities.

Other features mentioned include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The Vivo Y500i will be available in colour options such as Obsidian Black, Galaxy Silver, Near-Gold Brown, and Wind Feather Gold. As per the China Telecom listing, the device is scheduled to be released in China on January 16.

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