Realme realme V23i vs Tecno Phantom V Fold2

The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads — 73/100 vs 36/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 515,647); the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 249g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 37 points (73/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 78
Battery 68
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 249g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold2, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 scores 37 points higher (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Phantom V Fold2: The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme realme V23i Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 515647 1453683
Geekbench Single 688 1967
Geekbench Multi 1794 5401
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2000x2296
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5750 mAh
Charging 70W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HiOS 14 Fold
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm 159.0×140.4×6.1 mm
Weight 185 g 249 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • 5750 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 15W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme realme V23i and Tecno Phantom V Fold2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100
515647 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom V Fold2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
73/100 +64.5%
1453683 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads Realme realme V23i by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (73/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (68/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 37 points (73/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme realme V23i or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on performance (73/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.