Samsung Galaxy M23 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy M23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G, 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 43/100 (a 49-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 566,483).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M23
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy M23 better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M23 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 33/100). 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 M23 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M23 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.5×77.0×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M23 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M23 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M23 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M23 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy M23 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M23 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M23 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M23 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.