Realme V23i vs Tecno Phantom V Fold

The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 36/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 515,647); the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 299g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 28 points (64/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 58
Battery 48
Portability 47
Value for money
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 299g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1794
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 28 points higher (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (66/100 vs 47/100).

Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Phantom V Fold: The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V23i Tecno Phantom V Fold
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 515647 1453683
Geekbench Single 688 1967
Geekbench Multi 1794 5401
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2000x2296
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 299 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme V23i and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100
515647 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom V Fold MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
64/100 +64.5%
1453683 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Realme V23i by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (73/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (58/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (66/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 28 points (64/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?

The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (73/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?

The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.