Vivo V23e vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo V23e (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 493,222); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V23e
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V23e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V23e vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (85/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V23e | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×74.3×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo V23e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V23e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V23e
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V23e and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo V23e by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (85/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V23e or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V23e and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo V23e has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V23e or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V23e or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V23e 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.