Realme realme V23i vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 27/100 vs 11/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.
Realme realme V23i
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 16 points higher (27/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme realme V23i | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $147 |
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably better than the Realme realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.