Realme V23i vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 36/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Realme V23i
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1794
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 22 points higher (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (51/100 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 53/100).
| Specification | Realme V23i | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme V23i and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Realme V23i by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (73/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (51/100 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 53/100).
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 22 points (58/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.