Realme realme V23i vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 11/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Realme realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 54 points (65/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 54 points higher (65/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme realme V23i Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1612 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16 / One UI 8.5
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 215 g
Price $1999
Camera comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme realme V23i
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (45/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 54 points (65/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.