Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Realme V23i

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Realme V23i (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 59/100 vs 36/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.

The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 23 points (59/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Performance
Display 80
Camera 44
Battery 59
Portability 72
Value for money
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 191g

  • Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Realme V23i, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 23 points higher (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

Huawei nova 14 Lite: The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 14 Lite Realme V23i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 515647
Geekbench Single 688
Geekbench Multi 1794
Display 6.7" OLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1084x2412 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 191 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
59
battery
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (44/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Realme V23i?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 23 points (59/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Realme V23i?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Realme V23i?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Realme V23i?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.