Realme realme V23i vs Redmi A1

The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A1 leads — 13/100 vs 11/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Realme realme V23i is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).

The Redmi A1 edges out the Realme realme V23i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
Redmi A1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 192g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi A1 better?

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Redmi A1, the Redmi A1 scores 2 points higher (13/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).

Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A1: The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme realme V23i Redmi A1
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 720x1600
Refresh rate
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB 32GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 185 g 192 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Redmi A1
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi A1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi A1
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme realme V23i
Price unknown
Redmi A1
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Redmi A1?

The Redmi A1 edges out the Realme realme V23i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Redmi A1?

The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi A1 — 13/100.

Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Redmi A1?

The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.