Realme realme V23i vs Vivo S21 Pro

The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S21 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 11/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S21 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.

The Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 52 points (63/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
Vivo S21 Pro
Performance 46
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Realme realme V23i better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Vivo S21 Pro scores 52 points higher (63/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S21 Pro notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S21 Pro: The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme realme V23i Vivo S21 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
AnTuTu 2351914
Geekbench Single 2250
Geekbench Multi 7315
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 15, OriginOS 5
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo S21 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo S21 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo S21 Pro
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (46/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (78/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S21 Pro notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (60/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (68/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo S21 Pro?

The Vivo S21 Pro 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 Vivo S21 Pro?

The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo S21 Pro?

The Vivo S21 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme realme V23i or the Vivo S21 Pro?

The Vivo S21 Pro leads on performance (46/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Vivo S21 Pro?

The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.