Poco F9 Pro vs Realme V23
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme V23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 569,913); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23 doesn't; the Realme V23 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Realme V23
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme V23 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Realme V23, the Poco F9 Pro scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Realme V23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V23
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme V23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme V23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Realme V23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Realme V23 by 466.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme V23
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme V23?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme V23?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme V23 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme V23?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme V23?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Realme V23?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.