Realme realme V23i vs Vivo Y500i
The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500i leads — 33/100 vs 11/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Realme realme V23i
Vivo Y500i
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo Y500i scores 22 points higher (33/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme realme V23i | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $180 |
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 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 Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (68/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 22 points (33/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y500i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.