Vivo Y23 Pro vs Vivo Y500

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 22/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).

The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 210g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 14 points higher (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro Vivo Y500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 171 g 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (52/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (61/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.