Realme V23i vs Vivo S18e

The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S18e leads — 53/100 vs 36/100 (a 17-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 Vivo S18e is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 515,647); the Vivo S18e has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.

The Vivo S18e is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
Vivo S18e
Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 193g

  • Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo S18e better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1794
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Vivo S18e, the Vivo S18e scores 17 points higher (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S18e leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Realme V23i (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Realme V23i (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S18e: The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V23i Vivo S18e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 515647 971424
Geekbench Single 688 1167
Geekbench Multi 1794 2577
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm
Weight 185 g 193 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo S18e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Vivo S18e
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Vivo S18e
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme V23i and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100
515647 AnTuTu
Vivo S18e MediaTek Dimensity 7200
53/100 +46.9%
971424 AnTuTu

Vivo S18e leads Realme V23i by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Realme V23i (57/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Realme V23i (32/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Vivo S18e?

The Vivo S18e is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Vivo S18e?

The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo S18e — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Vivo S18e?

The Vivo S18e leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Vivo S18e?

The Vivo S18e leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Vivo S18e?

The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use.