Realme 14T vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Realme 14T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $215 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 48/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14T has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 196g).
Realme 14T
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $799
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1980
- Lighter: 168g vs 196g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Realme 14T vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 18 points higher (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14T leads (56/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme 14T — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme 14T (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Realme 14T are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme 14T (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 14T (83/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Realme 14T | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.6×7.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $799 |
Realme 14T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme 14T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme 14T and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Realme 14T by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $584. Realme 14T was $584 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme 14T (75/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Realme 14T are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme 14T (67/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (56/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 14T (83/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Realme 14T or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Realme 14T — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 14T and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme 14T has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14T or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14T or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14T over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme 14T is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.