Realme realme V23i vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 11/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).
Realme realme V23i
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 185g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 64 points higher (75/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Realme realme V23i | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (86/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 64 points (75/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.