Realme V23i vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 35/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 30 points higher (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme V23i (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Realme V23i by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme V23i (64/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 30 points (65/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.