Realme realme V23i vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.
Realme realme V23i
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme realme V23i vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme realme V23i and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Realme realme V23i | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme realme V23i and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme realme V23i by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme realme V23i and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Realme realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme realme V23i and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme realme V23i over the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.