Realme P4 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Realme P4 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7400, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $229 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 57/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 956,756); the Samsung Galaxy S23 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 195g).
Realme P4
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $799
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher value score: 72/100 vs 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3185
- Lighter: 168g vs 195g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme P4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 9 points higher (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme P4 leads (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Realme P4 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (72/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme P4 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 956756 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.9×7.6 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $799 |
Realme P4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme P4
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme P4
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme P4 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Realme P4 by 42.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $570. Realme P4 was $570 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (75/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Realme P4 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (83/100 vs 66/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (72/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme P4 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 edges out the Realme P4 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme P4 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme P4 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P4 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme P4 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Realme P4 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme P4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.