Realme V23i vs Redmi 12
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 12 leads — 39/100 vs 35/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme V23i is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Redmi 12
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 690 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1736 vs 1375
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (48/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Redmi 12, the Redmi 12 scores 4 points higher (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme V23i leads Redmi 12 by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme V23i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Redmi 12?
The Redmi 12 edges out the Realme V23i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Redmi 12?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Redmi 12?
The Redmi 12 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Redmi 12?
The Realme V23i leads on performance (40/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Redmi 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Redmi 12 (30/100 vs 10/100).