Vivo Y23 Pro vs Vivo Y500i
The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500i leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 219g).
Vivo Y23 Pro
Vivo Y500i
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 219g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo Y500i scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (57/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (57/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y23 Pro | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $180 |
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (52/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (57/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (86/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y500i is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.