Realme V23i vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 35/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 35 points higher (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme V23i (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Realme V23i by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme V23i (68/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (80/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 35 points (70/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.