Nothing Phone (2) vs Realme V23i

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 36/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 515,647); the Nothing Phone (2) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 27 points (63/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 1794
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 201g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Realme V23i, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 27 points higher (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Realme V23i (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 1436722 515647
Geekbench Single 1500 688
Geekbench Multi 4200 1794
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
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100 -178.6%
515647 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Realme V23i by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Realme V23i (68/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (57/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 27 points (63/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.