Realme V23i vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 36/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 515,647); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 34 points (70/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 219g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 34 points higher (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme V23i (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (66/100 vs 45/100).

Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V23i Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 515647 2708482
Geekbench Single 688 2680
Geekbench Multi 1794 8358
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 219 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme V23i and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100
515647 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
70/100 +81.0%
2708482 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Realme V23i by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (87/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme V23i (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (66/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 34 points (70/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.