Huawei Nova 15 vs Realme V23i
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 leads — 62/100 vs 36/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Nova 15 is faster in AnTuTu (1,033,121 vs 515,647); the Huawei Nova 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.
Huawei Nova 15
Realme V23i
- Higher AnTuTu: 1033121 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1389 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4125 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Realme V23i, the Huawei Nova 15 scores 26 points higher (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Nova 15 leads Realme V23i by 100.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (63/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (45/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme V23i?
The Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 26 points (62/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Realme V23i?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme V23i?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme V23i?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on performance (63/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Realme V23i?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.