Realme realme V23i vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 11/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.

The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 32 points (43/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 67
Design 51
Value for money 95
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 32 points higher (43/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (95/100 vs 55/100).

Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme realme V23i Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 956756
Geekbench Single 1061
Geekbench Multi 3185
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 199 g
Price $220
Camera comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme realme V23i
Price unknown
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (49/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (67/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (68/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 32 points (43/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.