Fairphone 4 vs Realme V23i

The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme V23i leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Fairphone 4 is faster in AnTuTu (517,683 vs 515,647); the Fairphone 4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).

The Realme V23i edges out the Fairphone 4 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 40
Display 43
Camera 18
Battery 20
Portability 28
Value for money 0
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 517683 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1882 vs 1794
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (18/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (43/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 688 vs 601
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Realme V23i, the Realme V23i scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (18/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 28/100).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 4 Realme V23i
Processor Snapdragon 750G MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 517683 515647
Geekbench Single 601 688
Geekbench Multi 1882 1794
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2340 720x1612
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3905 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W
DXOMark (camera) 69
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 25 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 185 g
Launch price $449
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
18
camera
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 4 and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
30/100
517683 AnTuTu
Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100 -0.4%
515647 AnTuTu

Fairphone 4 leads Realme V23i by 0.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 4
$449
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (18/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 28/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme V23i?

The Realme V23i edges out the Fairphone 4 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Realme V23i?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme V23i?

The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (18/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Realme V23i?

The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.