Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 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 Y23 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Y23 Pro
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
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). 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 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 403.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.