Realme realme V23i vs Redmi A7
The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A7 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).
Realme realme V23i
Redmi A7
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Redmi A7, the Redmi A7 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme realme V23i | Redmi A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $99 |
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi A7
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Redmi A7?
The Redmi A7 is noticeably better than the Realme realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Redmi A7?
The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi A7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Redmi A7?
The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.