Fairphone 6 vs Realme V23i
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 53/100 vs 35/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Fairphone 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,025 vs 515,647); the Fairphone 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Realme V23i
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027025 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Realme V23i, the Fairphone 6 scores 18 points higher (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Fairphone 6 leads Realme V23i by 99.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (60/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (42/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme V23i?
The Fairphone 6 is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Realme V23i?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme V23i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme V23i?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme V23i?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (60/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Realme V23i?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.