Realme V23
#1397
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
#1788Category Breakdown
Realme V23
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Performance
90.780.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
78.977.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.883.7
Connectivity
74.781.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
58.954.9
Summary
- The Realme V23 features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G has a slightly larger 6.6-inch PLS LCD display, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the V23 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, whereas the A14 utilizes the Exynos 1330 or Mediatek Dimensity 700, depending on the model.
- The V23 has a dual-camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor, while the A14 offers a 50 MP main camera alongside additional macro and depth sensors.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the V23 supports faster 33W charging compared to the A14's 15W.
- The V23 runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, while the A14 operates on Android 13 with One UI Core 6, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the A14 is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme V23
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
General
Release Date
2022, April 14
2023, January 04
Announced
2022, April 14
2023, January 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.58"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM)
PLS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) - SM-A146BMediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) - SM-A146P
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - SM-A146BOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - SM-A146P
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G68 MP2 - SM-A146BMali-G57 MC2 - SM-A146P
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - USA onlymicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - International
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 50% in 28 min
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)
Weight
190 g
202 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gradient
Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.00 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI Core 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)