Realme V23i vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 36/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 31 points (67/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1794
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V23i vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 31 points higher (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme V23i (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (67/100 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 54/100).

Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V23i ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 515647 1290942
Geekbench Single 688 1675
Geekbench Multi 1794 4453
Display 6.6" LCD IPS 6.7" Oled
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP
RAM
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 185 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme V23i and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100
515647 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +60.1%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Realme V23i by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme V23i (69/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (67/100 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 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 31 points (67/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme V23i over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.