Realme V23i vs Redmi Note 12 Pro
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Redmi Note 12 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 35/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (731,937 vs 515,647); the Redmi Note 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Redmi Note 12 Pro
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 187g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 731937 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1032 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2507 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Redmi Note 12 Pro scores 19 points higher (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | Redmi Note 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 102 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and Redmi Note 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 12 Pro leads Realme V23i by 29.6% 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 Redmi Note 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro leads on performance (52/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi Note 12 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100).