vivo has quietly listed the new vivo Y500s on its official store, positioning the phone as a battery-focused midrange model with extra durability. Pricing starts at 1,799 yuan, with multiple memory and storage combinations already detailed on the product page.
The lineup includes an 8GB + 256GB version for 1,799 yuan, a 12GB + 256GB model for 2,099 yuan, and an 8GB + 512GB option that also comes in at 2,099 yuan. vivo is offering the device in Obsidian Black, Galaxy Silver, and Phoenix Gold finishes.
On the front, the phone uses a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a 1570 x 720 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. An 8MP front camera sits on the display side, while the rear camera setup is led by a 50MP main shooter. The handset weighs 219g and uses a plastic frame with composite back materials.
Inside, the vivo Y500s is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, paired with 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. That puts it in a familiar mainstream hardware tier, but vivo is clearly leaning on endurance and protection as the bigger selling points here.
The phone packs a large 7200mAh battery and supports 44W wired charging. vivo also says the device carries IP69 protection, which gives it a stronger durability angle than many phones in the same price band.
Overall, the vivo Y500s looks like a straightforward value release aimed at users who care more about battery life, rugged daily use, and practical specs than about chasing flagship-level hardware.
