Realme V23 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme V23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 569,913); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme V23 better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme V23
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme V23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme V23 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme V23 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.