Realme realme V23i vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 11/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Realme realme V23i
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 16/100)
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 73 points higher (84/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme realme V23i | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (86/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 73 points (84/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.