Realme V23i
#1637
TCL 40 XE
#1829Category Breakdown
Realme V23i
TCL 40 XE
Performance
70.868.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.562.8
Summary
- The Realme V23i and TCL 40 XE both feature a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, but the V23i has 128GB of storage compared to the 64GB in the TCL 40 XE.
- Camera specifications are comparable, with both having a 13 MP main sensor and an 8 MP selfie camera, though the TCL offers an additional macro lens.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the TCL supports faster charging at 18W versus the 10W of the V23i.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the TCL is slightly heavier.
- The software experience differs, with the V23i running Android 12 with ColorOS 12, while the TCL operates on Android 13 with TCL UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme V23i
TCL 40 XE
General
Release Date
2022, August 25
2023, February 26
Announced
2022, August 25
2023, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
164.5 x 75.4 x 0 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.0 in)
Weight
185 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Starlight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
Yes
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, ColorOS 12
Android 13, TCL UI
OS Version
Android 12, ColorOS 12
Android 13, TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes