Realme V23i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).
Realme V23i
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 185g vs 224g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (66/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Realme V23i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme V23i and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme V23i by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (66/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.