Nothing Phone (3) vs Realme realme V23i
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 11/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3)
Realme realme V23i
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 50 points higher (61/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (68/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 50 points (61/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Realme realme V23i?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.