Realme V23 vs Vivo X500
The Realme V23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 569,913); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23 doesn't; the Realme V23 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23
Vivo X500
What makes Realme V23 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme V23
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme V23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme V23 by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme V23
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme V23 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.