Nothing Phone (4b) vs Realme V23i

The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 55/100 vs 36/100 (a 19-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) is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 515,647); the Nothing Phone (4b) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).

The Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Performance 58
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 59
Portability 47
Value for money 50
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 210g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Realme V23i, the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 19 points higher (55/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Realme V23i (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Realme V23i (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (66/100 vs 47/100).

Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4b) Realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 969048 515647
Geekbench Single 1071 688
Geekbench Multi 3057 1794
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
Launch price $355
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
59
battery
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4b) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
55/100
969048 AnTuTu
Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100 -87.9%
515647 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (4b) leads Realme V23i by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Realme V23i (58/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Realme V23i (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (66/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Realme V23i?

The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.