{"product_id":"vivo-y500-kenya","title":"vivo Y500 – 6GB + 256GB \/ 8GB + 256GB","description":"\u003c!-- ================= STYLING ================= --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.bordered-container {\n    border: 2px solid #e0e0e0;\n    padding: 25px;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    animation: breathing 6s ease-in-out infinite;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    color: #334155;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n    overflow-x: hidden;\n}\n@keyframes breathing {\n    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }\n    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }\n    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }\n}\n.zentech-btn {\n    background: #000000;\n    color: #FFD700;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    padding: 14px 22px;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin: 10px 8px 10px 0;\n    transition: 0.3s;\n}\n.zentech-btn:hover { opacity: 0.85; }\n.bordered-container h1 { font-size: 1.55rem; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 .8rem; }\n.bordered-container h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: #0f172a; margin: 1.4rem 0 .6rem; }\n.bordered-container h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: #0f172a; margin: 1.1rem 0 .4rem; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bordered-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003evivo Y500 – Now Available in Kenya at Zentech Electronics\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz, 2,000 nits HBM \/ 5,000 nits peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6nm octa-core 4G chip (2.2GHz + 2.0GHz), UFS 2.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50MP Sony IMX852 main · 2MP bokeh helper · 32MP selfie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8,100mAh typical battery · 44W charger in the Kenya box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6GB or 8GB RAM + 256GB, no memory-card slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP68 and IP69 · in-display fingerprint · OriginOS 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vivo Y500 is the bright-screen, long-cell 4G Y we stock: a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED, an 8,100mAh pack, and a Sony 50MP main camera. It suits someone who watches a lot of video outdoors and does not want to plug in twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy it at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zentechelectronics.com\/\"\u003eZentech Electronics Kenya\u003c\/a\u003e for cash or Lipa Pole Pole. Pickup is at The Bazaar Plaza, or we deliver across Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"zentech-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit vivo Official Website\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description of the vivo Y500\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Outdoor Visibility: 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kenya spec lists a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 2800 × 1260, about 449 pixels per inch, with a P3 colour gamut. That is a real 1.5K OLED, not the HD+ LCDs on the cheaper Y phones, so small text and status videos look sharp. The panel refreshes at 120Hz. HDR is on GSMArena's sheet for this model; the Kenya page itself stresses brightness and eye-care more than an HDR badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evivo's Kenya sheet rates high-brightness mode at 2,000 nits and local peak at 5,000 nits, with an SGS sunlight-readable mark on the marketing page. Midday maps and M-Pesa stay readable without hunting shade. There is a front colour-temperature sensor and an SGS low-blue-light claim. A film is already applied and a case comes in the Kenya box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcessor \u0026amp; Storage: 6nm 4G octa-core, 6GB or 8GB + 256GB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official Kenya param sheet does not print a chip brand. It lists a 6nm eight-core setup: two cores at 2.2GHz and six at 2.0GHz. GSMArena names that clock set Unisoc T7300. Calls, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Chrome are the job. Light games are fine; a long 3D session wants lower settings. This is still a 4G platform, so Safaricom 5G will not attach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock 6GB+256GB and 8GB+256GB, both LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2. Take 8GB if you hop between many apps, because 6GB reloads Chrome tabs sooner. The Kenya sheet says expandable ROM is not supported: there is no microSD tray. Software can add another 6GB or 8GB of extended RAM. The tray holds two nano SIMs only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCamera System: 50MP Sony Main, 2MP Helper \u0026amp; 32MP Selfie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kenya marketing page names a 50MP Sony IMX852 main camera with an f\/1.8 lens. That is the sensor that takes the picture. The second rear lens is a 2MP bokeh helper at f\/2.4; it is not an ultra-wide. There is no optical stabilisation on the Kenya list. Night, Portrait, Documents, 50MP, Dual View, and underwater photography are in the scene list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front camera is 32MP at f\/2.0, which is a big jump from the 5MP and 8MP selfies on the entry Y phones. GSMArena lists 1080p at 30fps for video on this model. Night shots still need a steady hand. A single LED flash sits on the island. This is the camera Y in this group, not a V-series zoom phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery \u0026amp; Charging: 8,100mAh with 44W in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kenyan Y500 uses an 8,100mAh typical cell (7,920mAh rated). That is the largest pack on the vivo Kenya Y pages we checked. vivo's own Kenya marketing quotes about 10.2 hours of gaming, 29.6 hours of video, 67 hours of music, or 13.5 hours of navigation in the lab. Two SIMs and 4G in Nairobi will land shorter, but most people still finish the day with a lot left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kenya box has the 44W vivo charger, a USB-C cable, a case, and a fitted film. Reverse wired charging is on the Kenya notes for Type-C accessories. GSMArena also lists bypass charging. vivo does not print an empty-to-full minute figure on the Kenya param sheet, so that time stays off this page. There is no wireless charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKenyan Network Connectivity, Audio \u0026amp; Software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 4G only. The Kenya spec lists LTE bands including B28 and writes 5G as not supported. Two nano SIMs, dual standby, no eSIM. Wi-Fi is dual-band, Bluetooth is 5.4, and NFC is not supported. The Kenya sheet does not list an infrared blaster. FM is not called out there either, so we do not promise a radio tuner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marketing page talks about dual stereo speakers. GSMArena's sheet says there is no 3.5mm jack; the Kenya param does not list one, so bring USB-C or Bluetooth earphones. Unlock is an in-display optical fingerprint, not a side button. It ships with Android 16 and OriginOS 6, plus the privacy tools vivo announced for the Kenya launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer Guidance: What It Is Not \u0026amp; Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnow what it is not. It is not 5G. There is no card slot and no headphone jack on the sheets we trust. IP68 and IP69 are lab ratings for fresh water and jets, not a swimming holiday, and liquid damage stays outside the warranty. The second camera is a helper. RAM starts at 6GB on the units we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vivo Y500 price in Kenya sits on the 6GB+256GB and 8GB+256GB options in Midnight Blue and Silk White. If you want a tougher drop-tested vivo with a dedicated card slot, look at the Y19s. If you want a later vivo with a stronger camera story, step to the V50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell genuine units from The Bazaar Plaza, Moi Avenue, 10th floor, Wing A, Suite 1038, Nairobi. WhatsApp +254 739 238 917. Same-day collection in Nairobi CBD, or we send it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003evivo Y500 Lipa Pole Pole\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCash for the vivo Y500 is the figure on this page for the 6GB+256GB or 8GB+256GB edition. There are two instalment plans in the tables: one is a small deposit and a daily amount for 12 months; another is 50% to 90% today and monthly for one to six months. Whether the search was lipa mdogo mdogo, a buy now pay later deal, lipa mos mos, or lipa later, the numbers you need are in the tables, not in four separate pages. Walk in on Moi Avenue once the deposit is paid, or we deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-lpp-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.zt-lpp-ui{margin:1.2rem 0 1.6rem;max-width:100%}\n.zt-lpp-ui .zt-lpp-scroll{overflow:visible;max-width:100%}\n.zt-lpp-ui .zt-lpp{width:100%;min-width:0;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0 16px;background:#fff;table-layout:fixed}\n.zt-lpp-ui .zt-lpp th,.zt-lpp-ui .zt-lpp td{border:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:6px 4px;text-align:left;font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.3;vertical-align:top;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n.zt-lpp-ui .zt-lpp th{background:#f8fafc}\n.zt-lpp-ui .zt-lpp-compare td:first-child,.zt-lpp-ui .zt-lpp-compare th:first-child{width:22%}\n.zt-lpp-ui .best{background:#f0fdf4}\n.zt-lpp-ui .zt-cell{display:block;white-space:normal;line-height:1.35}\n.zt-lpp-ui .zt-cell span{display:block;white-space:normal}\n.zt-lpp-btns{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin:14px 0 6px}\n@media(max-width:700px){.zt-lpp-btns{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n.zt-brand{display:block;cursor:pointer;border:0;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 12px;font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem;text-align:center;line-height:1.25}\n.zt-brand small{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.75rem;opacity:.9;margin-top:2px}\n.zt-brand-plan3{background:#0f766e;color:#fff}\n.zt-brand-plan1{background:#1d4ed8;color:#fff}\n.zt-brand-plan2{background:#c2410c;color:#fff}\n.zt-brand-renewed{background:#5b21b6;color:#fff}\n.zt-brand-iphone{background:#111827;color:#fff}\n.zt-modal-toggle{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}\n.zt-modal{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:2147483646;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:16px}\n.zt-modal-toggle:checked + .zt-modal{display:flex}\n.zt-modal-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(15,23,42,.55)}\n.zt-modal-card{position:relative;z-index:1;background:#fff;color:#334155;width:min(980px,100%);max-height:90vh;overflow-x:hidden;overflow-y:auto;border-radius:14px;padding:20px 18px 24px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,42,.25)}\n.zt-modal-close{float:right;cursor:pointer;background:#0f172a;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:6px 12px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700}\n.zt-lpp-note{font-size:.92rem;margin:0 0 12px}\n.zt-lpp-snippet{border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;background:#fff;margin:0 0 12px}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare the plans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen is the lowest total for that storage. A smaller deposit is easier to start. A lower total costs less if you can pay more today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-lpp-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"zt-lpp zt-lpp-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDevice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlan 1 · Daily 12m\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlan 3 · Monthly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6GB + 256GB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#64748b\"\u003eCash KSh 43,500\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zt-cell\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeposit KSh 7,100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKSh 220\/day × 12m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal KSh 80,300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"best\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zt-cell\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday KSh 23,273\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKSh 5,257\/mo × 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal KSh 54,815\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8GB + 256GB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#64748b\"\u003eCash KSh 48,000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zt-cell\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeposit KSh 7,900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKSh 240\/day × 12m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal KSh 87,600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"best\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zt-cell\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday KSh 25,680\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKSh 5,800\/mo × 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal KSh 60,480\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTap a plan name to see every deposit and instalment, then WhatsApp us to sign up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-lpp-btns\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"zt-brand zt-brand-plan1\" for=\"vivoy500-plan1\"\u003ePlan 1: Low Deposit Daily\u003csmall\u003eID + Safaricom · small deposit · 12m\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel class=\"zt-brand zt-brand-plan3\" for=\"vivoy500-plan3\"\u003ePlan 3: Flexible Monthly\u003csmall\u003eID + 50–90% deposit · 1–6 months\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"vivoy500-plan1\" class=\"zt-modal-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-modal\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"zt-modal-bg\" for=\"vivoy500-plan1\"\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-modal-card\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"zt-modal-close\" for=\"vivoy500-plan1\"\u003eClose ✕\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan 1: Low Deposit Daily Plan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zt-lpp-note\"\u003eBring a Kenyan ID and a Safaricom line. Pay the deposit below, then pay daily for 12 months. Amounts in KSh. WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/254739238917\"\u003e+254 739 238 917\u003c\/a\u003e or come to The Bazaar Plaza. We finish sign-up with you in the shop or on the phone. We deliver after you pay the deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-lpp-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"zt-lpp\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeposit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDaily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6GB + 256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8GB + 256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"vivoy500-plan3\" class=\"zt-modal-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-modal\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"zt-modal-bg\" for=\"vivoy500-plan3\"\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-modal-card\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"zt-modal-close\" for=\"vivoy500-plan3\"\u003eClose ✕\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan 3: Flexible Monthly Plan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zt-lpp-note\"\u003eBring a Kenyan ID. Pay a deposit of 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% or 90%, then pay monthly for 1 to 6 months. WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/254739238917\"\u003e+254 739 238 917\u003c\/a\u003e or come to The Bazaar Plaza. We finish sign-up with you in the shop or on the phone. We deliver after you pay the deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6GB + 256GB · cash KSh 43,500\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zt-lpp-note\"\u003eAmounts in KSh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-lpp-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"zt-lpp\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUpfront\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e50%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e60%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e70%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e80%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e90%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeposit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21,750\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30,450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34,800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39,150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToday\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23,273\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27,492\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31,712\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35,931\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40,151\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"zt-lpp\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMonthly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e50%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e60%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e70%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e80%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e90%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23,382\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18,705\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14,029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9,353\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,677\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12,507\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,504\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,502\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,882\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,329\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,553\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,777\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,070\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,242\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,828\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,415\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,982\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,785\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,589\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,393\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,197\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,257\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,154\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8GB + 256GB · cash KSh 48,000\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zt-lpp-note\"\u003eAmounts in KSh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-lpp-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable 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class=\"zt-lpp\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMonthly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e50%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e60%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e70%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e80%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e90%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25,800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,640\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15,480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13,800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11,040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,760\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9,800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,840\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,880\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,680\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,640\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,640\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a tougher card-slot vivo, or a camera-first V?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"zentech-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/zentechelectronics.com\/products\/vivo-y19s-6-68-display-50mp-camera-5500mah-battery\"\u003eView vivo Y19s\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"zentech-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/zentechelectronics.com\/products\/vivo-v50-12gb-ram-512gb-rom-battery-5000mah-display-6-78-main-camera-50mp-8mp-front-camera-50mp\"\u003eView vivo V50\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the vivo Y500 in Kenya\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"zentech-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/254739238917\"\u003eOrder on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" cellpadding=\"12\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePros\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCons\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e• Kenya 1.5K AMOLED at 120Hz, 2,000 nits HBM and 5,000 nits peak\u003cbr\u003e• 8,100mAh typical cell, the biggest vivo Kenya Y battery we stock\u003cbr\u003e• 50MP Sony IMX852 main camera and a 32MP selfie\u003cbr\u003e• 44W charger, case, and film already in the Kenya box\u003cbr\u003e• IP68 and IP69 plus an in-display fingerprint reader\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e• 4G only: it will not use Safaricom 5G\u003cbr\u003e• No microSD slot: 256GB is the storage we stock\u003cbr\u003e• Kenya sheet does not name the chip; GSMArena calls it Unisoc T7300\u003cbr\u003e• 2MP rear lens is a helper, not an ultra-wide\u003cbr\u003e• No headphone jack on the spec sheets we trust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"zt-product-unique zt-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the vivo Y500\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the vivo Y500 a 5G phone in Kenya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The official Kenya spec lists LTE bands and writes 5G as not supported. It works on Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom 4G with two nano SIMs. There is no eSIM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the vivo Y500 waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kenya spec rates it IP68 and IP69 in the lab. That covers dust, rain, a fresh-water dunk, and jets. It is not a dive watch. Liquid damage is still outside the warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the vivo Y500 come with a charger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Kenya box has the 44W vivo charger, a USB cable, a case, a fitted film, an eject tool, and the warranty card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the battery size of the vivo Y500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official Kenya sheet lists 8,100mAh typical and 7,920mAh rated. vivo's Kenya launch called it the largest smartphone battery then sold in Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat chip does the vivo Y500 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kenya param sheet lists a 6nm octa-core at 2.2GHz and 2.0GHz but does not print a brand name. GSMArena names Unisoc T7300 for those clocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the vivo Y500 have a memory card slot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Expandable ROM is listed as not supported. We stock 256GB only, with 6GB or 8GB of RAM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the vivo Y500 have a headphone jack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kenya spec does not list a 3.5mm jack, and GSMArena says no. Use USB-C or Bluetooth earphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the vivo Y500 good for gaming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120Hz AMOLED and the big cell help. vivo quotes about 10.2 hours of gaming in the lab. Heavy 3D titles still want lower settings on this 4G chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Sony camera on the Y500 a real 50MP sensor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Kenya page names a 50MP Sony IMX852 as the main camera. The second rear lens is a 2MP bokeh helper. The selfie camera is 32MP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evivo Y500 or vivo Y19s: which one should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the Y500 if you want the 1.5K AMOLED, the 8,100mAh cell, and the Sony 50MP camera. Take the Y19s if you want a dedicated card slot, dual speakers, and a drop-tested body for less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I pay for the vivo Y500 in instalments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pick one of the two plans in the tables above: a low deposit and daily payments for 12 months, or 50% to 90% upfront and monthly payments for 1 to 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I need to buy the Y500 on a payment plan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring your original Kenyan ID and the deposit. The low-deposit daily plan also needs an active Safaricom line. We do the sign-up with you in the shop or over WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I miss a payment on the Y500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phone is locked until you catch up. As soon as you pay what is due, it unlocks and you carry on with your plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I clear the Y500 balance early?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can pay off the balance any time, and paying early lowers the total you pay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get the Y500 the same day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Once the deposit is paid and the sign-up is done, you can collect it the same day at The Bazaar Plaza in Nairobi CBD, or we deliver it to you anywhere in Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome for your vivo Y500 at Zentech Electronics Kenya, The Bazaar Plaza. Pay cash, or pay after a deposit. We deliver across Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"zentech-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/254739238917\"\u003eOrder the vivo Y500 on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"vivo","offers":[{"title":"6GB + 256GB","offer_id":55684076601643,"sku":null,"price":48000.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true},{"title":"8GB + 256GB","offer_id":55684076634411,"sku":null,"price":48000.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/1781\/0987\/files\/760d631b133e6bcdee16fb2f4c185c2d.jpg?v=1791532002","url":"https:\/\/zentechelectronics.com\/products\/vivo-y500-kenya","provider":"Zentech Electronics Kenya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}