Realme realme V23i vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.
Realme realme V23i
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 60/100)
- 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 M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme realme V23i | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 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 Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.