Vivo X500 Pro vs Vivo Y23

The Vivo X500 Pro (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 leads — 90/100 vs 52/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 750,481); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500 Pro

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

Vivo Y23

Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Vivo Y23 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 192g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Vivo Y23, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 38 points higher (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 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
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 5016623 750481
Geekbench Single 4188 936
Geekbench Multi 13145 2318
Display 6.4" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 1216x2660 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz —
Battery 6510 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W —
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 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 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 192 g 179 g
Launch price $970 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

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

Vivo Y23

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

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

Vivo Y23

  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X500 Pro

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

Vivo Y23

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Overall performance score

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

Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100
5016623 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100 -568.5%
750481 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo Y23 by 568.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Vivo Y23

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (87/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (81/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.

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

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).

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

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.