Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y23
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 750,481); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Y23
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 211g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y23, the Vivo X500 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 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) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y23 by 423.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (96/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.