Nothing Phone (4b) vs Realme realme V23i

The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 34/100 vs 11/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (4b) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).

The Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 23 points (34/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 45
Design 37
Value for money 85
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 23 points higher (34/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (85/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4b) Realme realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 969048
Geekbench Single 1071
Geekbench Multi 3057
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2344 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 210 g 185 g
Price $355
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
Realme realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (31/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (68/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 23 points (34/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Realme realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Realme realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.