Honor 500 vs Realme realme V23i
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 59/100 vs 11/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.
Honor 500
Realme realme V23i
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Realme realme V23i, the Honor 500 scores 48 points higher (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Honor 500 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $380 | — |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (42/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (69/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Honor 500 (68/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 48 points (59/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor 500 leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.