Realme V23i vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 35/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 55 points higher (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme V23i by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme V23i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 55 points (90/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.