Vivo V23 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo V23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 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 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 960,724); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V23 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V23 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V23 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 171 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo V23 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V23 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V23 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo V23 Pro by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V23 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V23 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo V23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V23 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V23 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V23 Pro 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.