Nothing Phone (2a) vs Realme V23i

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 36/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 515,647); the Nothing Phone (2a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 23 points (59/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 1794
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Realme V23i, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 23 points higher (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Realme V23i (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Realme V23i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 985261 515647
Geekbench Single 1100 688
Geekbench Multi 3000 1794
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2412x1084 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 185 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100 -91.1%
515647 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2a) leads Realme V23i by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Realme V23i (58/100 vs 41/100).

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 23 points (59/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.

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

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

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).

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

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