Category Breakdown
Realme V23
Samsung Galaxy M33
Performance
90.787.1
Camera
19.138.1
Display
78.952.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.872.6
Connectivity
74.782.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
58.952.0
Summary
- The Realme V23 features a plastic frame and back with a glass front, while the Samsung Galaxy M33 has a more durable Gorilla Glass 5 front, contributing to a slightly heavier build.
- The V23's 6.58-inch IPS LCD display operates at 90Hz, whereas the M33's 6.6-inch TFT LCD supports a higher 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the V23 is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, while the M33 utilizes the Exynos 1280, both offering solid multitasking capabilities but with different GPU performance.
- The camera setup on the M33 includes a 50 MP main sensor with additional ultrawide and macro lenses, compared to the V23's dual 48 MP and 2 MP configuration.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the V23 supports faster 33W charging compared to the M33's 25W.
- Both run Android 12, but the V23 uses Realme UI 3.0, while the M33 operates on One UI 4.1, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme V23
Samsung Galaxy M33
General
Release Date
2022, April 14
2022, March 04
Announced
2022, April 14
2022, March 04
Description
N/A
Versions:Global model with 5000 mAh batteryIndia-only model with 6000 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.58"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM)
TFT LCD, 120Hz
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
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
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)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G68
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@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-Ion 5000 mAh (Global)Li-Ion 6000 mAh (India only)
Charging Details
33W wired, 50% in 28 min
25W wired4.5W reverse 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)
165.4 x 76.9 x 9.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.37 in)
Weight
190 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Gradient
Green, Blue, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 12, One UI 4.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro

