Realme V23i vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 35/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 185g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 39 points higher (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Realme V23i by 81.8% 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 39 points (74/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.