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).

The Redmi A7 is noticeably better than the Realme realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
Redmi A7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 42
Design 58
Value for money 100
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 193g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Redmi A7 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A7: The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Redmi A7
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi A7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1640x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi A7
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme realme V23i
Price unknown
Redmi A7
$99
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.