Nothing Phone (2) vs Realme realme V23i
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 11/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (2)
Realme realme V23i
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 33 points higher (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (54/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (68/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 33 points (44/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.