Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $219 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 38/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A23
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $970
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A23 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 52 points higher (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A23 — 32/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A23 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A23 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $751. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $751 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 52 points (90/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A23 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.