Realme realme V23i vs Vivo Y500
The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 11/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Realme realme V23i
Vivo Y500
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 25 points higher (36/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme realme V23i | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $345 |
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (61/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 25 points (36/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Vivo Y500?
The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Vivo Y500?
The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.