Realme V23i vs Redmi K30

The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K30 leads — 46/100 vs 36/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K30 is faster in AnTuTu (533,630 vs 515,647); the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 208g).

The Redmi K30 is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
Redmi K30
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 44
Battery 40
Portability 52
Value for money 44
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 208g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi K30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 533630 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 697 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1809 vs 1794
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (42/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Redmi K30, the Redmi K30 scores 10 points higher (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K30 leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K30 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K30 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K30 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K30: The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V23i Redmi K30
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
AnTuTu 515647 533630
Geekbench Single 688 697
Geekbench Multi 1794 1809
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 27W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 10
NFC no
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 208 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi K30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Redmi K30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Redmi K30
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless charging: no data
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme V23i and Redmi K30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100
515647 AnTuTu
Redmi K30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
46/100 +3.4%
533630 AnTuTu

Redmi K30 leads Realme V23i by 3.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Redmi K30
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K30 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K30 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (66/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K30 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (44/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Redmi K30?

The Redmi K30 is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Redmi K30?

The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K30 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Redmi K30?

The Redmi K30 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Redmi K30?

The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.