Realme V23i vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 36/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 515,647); the Vivo Y500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.

The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 27 points (63/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 57
Display 85
Camera 50
Battery 82
Portability 60
Value for money 84
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 27 points higher (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23i (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V23i Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 515647 956756
Geekbench Single 688 1061
Geekbench Multi 1794 3185
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 199 g
Launch price $220
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme V23i and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100
515647 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400
63/100 +46.1%
956756 AnTuTu

Vivo Y500 Pro leads Realme V23i by 46.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23i (57/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (85/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (50/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (82/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 27 points (63/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.