Realme realme V23i vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 11/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Realme realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 185g).
Realme realme V23i
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 185g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 52 points higher (63/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Realme realme V23i | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 163 g | |
| Price | — | $1099 |
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (73/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (36/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (96/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 52 points (63/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.