Realme realme V23i vs Redmi Note 17 Pro

The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 11/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).

The Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 24 points (35/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 71
Design 17
Value for money 94
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 17/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Redmi Note 17 Pro scores 24 points higher (35/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (68/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (94/100 vs 55/100).

Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 17 Pro: The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme realme V23i Redmi Note 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu 809091
Geekbench Single 1009
Geekbench Multi 2892
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm
Weight 185 g 226 g
Price $230
Camera comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme realme V23i
Price unknown
Redmi Note 17 Pro
$230
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (71/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (68/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 24 points (35/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.