Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 750,481); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Y23
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y23, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). 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 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 51/100). 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 Y23 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (85/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 by 544.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 51/100).
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 Y23 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (85/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.