Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 424,216).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A23

Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 32
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 32

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?


  • Overall rating 38/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A23 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (85/100 vs 44/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A23 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 424216 4838033
Geekbench Single 412 4188
Geekbench Multi 1423 13145
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2408x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm —
Weight 195 g —
Launch price $219 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A23

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A23

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A23

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A23 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
38/100
424216 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +91.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A23

$219

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (94/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (85/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A23 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A23 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.