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.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme V23i

Performance 40
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money —

Redmi Note 12 Pro

Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 46

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
10
camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Realme V23i

  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Redmi Note 12 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Realme V23i

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Redmi Note 12 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme V23i and Redmi Note 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
35/100
515647 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1080
54/100 +29.6%
731937 AnTuTu

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

Price unknown

Redmi Note 12 Pro

$300

Detailed category analysis

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).