Realme V23i vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 36/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).
Realme V23i
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 185g vs 214g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1794
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 47 points higher (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Realme V23i | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Realme V23i and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme V23i by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (88/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 47 points (83/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.