Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 63/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,436,963).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.