Realme V23i vs Samsung Galaxy M17

The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 36/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 69
Value for money 76
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 192g

  • Overall rating 36/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1794
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 12 points higher (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).

Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy M17: The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V23i Samsung Galaxy M17
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 515647 607137
Geekbench Single 688 952
Geekbench Multi 1794 1963
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 185 g 192 g
Launch price $130
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme V23i and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100
515647 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M17 Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100 +15.1%
607137 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Realme V23i by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy M17
$130
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (67/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (33/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (47/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.