Realme V23 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Realme V23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 569,913); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23 doesn't; the Realme V23 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme V23

Performance 42
Display 54
Camera 29
Battery 46
Portability 63
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Realme V23 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 42/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 569913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 684
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1900
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V23 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme V23 (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme V23 (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Realme V23 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Xiaomi 18 Fold: The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme V23 Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 810 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 569913 5228014
Geekbench Single 684 3715
Geekbench Multi 1900 14213
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1672x2364
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 190 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Realme V23

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Realme V23

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Realme V23

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme V23 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme V23 MediaTek Dimensity 810
42/100
569913 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +89.1%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Realme V23 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme V23

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (99/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme V23 (79/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (85/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme V23 (75/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Realme V23 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme V23 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Realme V23 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Realme V23 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V23 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme V23 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Realme V23 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.