Realme realme V23i vs Redmi Note 9 Pro

The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads — 21/100 vs 11/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 38
Value for money 91
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 209g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Redmi Note 9 Pro scores 10 points higher (21/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (91/100 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, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (91/100 vs 55/100).

Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 9 Pro: The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme realme V23i Redmi Note 9 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 185 g 209 g
Price $270
Camera comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme realme V23i
Price unknown
Redmi Note 9 Pro
$270
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, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (91/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.