Realme V23i vs Vivo X500
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Vivo X500
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme V23i by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme V23i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Vivo X500?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i 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.