Nothing Phone (3) vs Realme V23i

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 36/100 (a 40-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) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 515,647); the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 198g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Realme V23i, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (66/100 vs 49/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 2306162 515647
Geekbench Single 2162 688
Geekbench Multi 6847 1794
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
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100
2306162 AnTuTu
Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100 -347.2%
515647 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Realme V23i by 347.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (85/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (66/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.