Realme V23i vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 35/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 185g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 40 points higher (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (97/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Realme V23i by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (97/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.