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vivo Y500 Opens World Cup-Inspired Pre-Order and Teases a Smarter Privacy Experience

BY Soko Directory Team · July 13, 2026 09:07 am

People expect more from their smartphones today. They want a battery that keeps up with their day, a screen they can enjoy wherever they are, and the confidence that what is personal stays personal. That is the thinking behind the new vivo Y500, which vivo Kenya will introduce later this month.

Ahead of the official launch, vivo Kenya will open a World Cup-inspired pre-order campaign on 13 July, giving customers an early opportunity to reserve the Y500 and be among the first to experience the newest addition to the vivo Y Series.

The first thing many people will notice about the vivo Y500 is its 8100mAh BlueVolt Battery, the biggest battery ever introduced on a vivo smartphone. Whether you’re spending the day on the move, catching up on your favorite football match, working, browsing or staying connected with family and friends, the Y500 is designed to keep going for longer.

The Y500 also features a 1.5K AMOLED Display, delivering bright colors, sharp details and a smooth viewing experience whether you are watching videos, browsing social media or using your phone outdoors.

But the Y500 isnt only about lasting longer.

vivo believes one of the biggest changes in the way people use smartphones today isn’t just how much time they spend on them, it’s how much of their lives they store on them.

That is why the Y500 will introduce a new privacy experience designed to give users greater control over what stays personal. More details will be shared during the official launch, but the goal is simple: to give users greater peace of mind in everyday life.

The Y500 is also built to handle everyday challenges with IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, giving users extra confidence wherever the day takes them.

As football excitement builds around the world, vivo Kenya is inviting fans to be part of the Y500 journey through a World Cup-inspired pre-order campaign.

From 13 July, customers can reserve the vivo Y500 through the official pre-order platform and enjoy guaranteed rewards, exclusive pre-order offers and additional opportunities to unlock exciting football-themed prizes as the tournament progresses.

The campaign is designed to celebrate the excitement of football while giving customers even more value before the Y500 officially reaches stores. Full campaign details, including rewards, eligibility and terms, are available on the official pre-order platform.

The vivo Y500 will officially arrive in Kenya later this month, bringing together exceptional battery life, an immersive display, dependable durability and a fresh approach to smartphone privacy in one device.

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