Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Realme realme V23i

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 11/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 29 points (40/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 29 points higher (40/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Realme realme V23i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2412 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (58/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 29 points (40/100 vs 11/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

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

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