Vivo X500 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Vivo X500 Pro (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 leads — 90/100 vs 56/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 960,724); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 192g).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 34 points (90/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

Vivo Y23 Pro

Performance 59
Display 67
Camera 52
Battery 42
Portability 83
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 960724
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1143
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3353
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)

What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 192g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 63/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 34 points higher (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (83/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 5016623 960724
Geekbench Single 4188 1143
Geekbench Multi 13145 3353
Display 6.4" LTPO AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1216x2660 1080x2376
Refresh rate 144 Hz —
Battery 6510 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 90W —
Wireless charging 40W —
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 192 g 171 g
Launch price $970 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
67
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100
5016623 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
56/100 -422.2%
960724 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 422.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Vivo Y23 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (81/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (83/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 34 points (90/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.