Realme V23i vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Realme V23i
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (66/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme V23i | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme V23i and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Realme V23i by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (66/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.