Realme V23i vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 35/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V23i
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme V23i vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 38 points higher (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme V23i | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCD IPS | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme V23i and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Realme V23i by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (71/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 38 points (73/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V23i and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Realme V23i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V23i or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme V23i over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.