Realme V30 vs Vivo V23 5G

The Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek, while the Vivo V23 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V23 5G leads — 28/100 vs 11/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Vivo V23 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V30 doesn't.

The Vivo V23 5G is noticeably better than the Realme V30 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V30
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
Vivo V23 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 22
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Realme V30 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Vivo V23 5G better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 186g

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V30 vs the Vivo V23 5G, the Vivo V23 5G scores 17 points higher (28/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G leads (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V30 leads (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V30 is a bit better (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V23 5G is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme V30: The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo V23 5G: The Vivo V23 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V30 Vivo V23 5G
Processor MediaTek MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm
Weight 186 g 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme V30
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo V23 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Realme V30
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo V23 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Realme V30
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo V23 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (50/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme V30 is a bit better (36/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V23 5G is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V30 or the Vivo V23 5G?

The Vivo V23 5G is noticeably better than the Realme V30 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Realme V30 and the Vivo V23 5G?

The Realme V30 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo V23 5G — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V30 or the Vivo V23 5G?

The Vivo V23 5G leads on camera score (50/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme V30 over the Vivo V23 5G?

The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V23 5G is a better fit for everyday use.