Honor Play 70C vs Realme realme V23i
The Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 70C leads — 18/100 vs 11/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 70C has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000).
Honor Play 70C
Realme realme V23i
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 70C vs the Realme realme V23i, the Honor Play 70C scores 7 points higher (18/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 70C significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 70C is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i and the Honor Play 70C are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 70C | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 70C significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 70C is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i and the Honor Play 70C are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 70C or the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor Play 70C edges out the Realme realme V23i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 70C and the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor Play 70C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 70C over the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor Play 70C is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.