Realme V23i vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads — 41/100 vs 35/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (517,460 vs 515,647); the Redmi Note 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Redmi Note 9 Pro
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 517460 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1762 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Redmi Note 9 Pro scores 6 points higher (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (66/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $270 |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 9 Pro leads Realme V23i by 0.4% 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 9 Pro and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (66/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro edges out the Realme V23i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Redmi Note 9 Pro (40/100 vs 10/100).