Realme V23i vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme V23i by 85.6% 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.