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vivo Y500i
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vivo Y500i

Released: 2026, January 12Price: About 180 EURStatus: Available. Released 2026, January 16

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 16, OriginOS 6
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 613
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.75 inches, 111.4 cm, 2, (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Brandvivo
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Modelvivo Y500i
PriceAbout 180 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Silver, Gold
ModelsV2531A
Single5 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, January 16
Weight219 g (7.72 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Charging44W wired, Reverse wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Released2026, January 12
Announced2026, January 12
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX Adaptive
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions166.6 x 78.4 x 8.4 mm (6.56 x 3.09 x 0.33 in)
Resolution720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Infrared portYes

vivo Y500i Overview

About vivo Y500i vivo Y500i is another flagship from vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2026. vivo Y500i has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

vivo Y500i can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the vivo Y500i?

The vivo Y500i supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does vivo Y500i support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many vivo devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting vivo Y500i void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo Y500i will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo Y500i run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo Y500i.