Fairphone 3+ vs Realme V23i
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme V23i leads — 35/100 vs 26/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme V23i is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Realme V23i
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 690 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1736 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Realme V23i, the Realme V23i scores 9 points higher (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i leads (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Realme V23i (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 1736 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme V23i leads Fairphone 3+ by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme V23i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (40/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Realme V23i (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme V23i?
The Realme V23i edges out the Fairphone 3+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Realme V23i?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Realme V23i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme V23i?
The Fairphone 3+ leads on camera score (31/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme V23i?
The Realme V23i leads on performance (40/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Realme V23i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme V23i (52/100 vs 15/100).