Realme V23i
#2173
vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
#1717Category Breakdown
Realme V23i
vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Performance
83.986.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
73.080.7
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
73.175.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.155.6
Summary
- The Realme V23i and vivo iQOO Z9 Lite both feature a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the latter offers higher brightness at 840 nits.
- In terms of performance, the iQOO Z9 Lite is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset, compared to the Dimensity 700 in the V23i.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the iQOO Z9 Lite boasting a 50 MP main sensor versus the V23i's 13 MP.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the iQOO Z9 Lite supports faster charging at 15W compared to the 10W of the V23i.
- They both run on different software versions, with the V23i using Android 12 and ColorOS 12, while the iQOO Z9 Lite operates on Android 14 with Funtouch 14.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, and they weigh the same at 185g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme V23i
vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
General
Release Date
2022, August 25
2024, July 15
Announced
2022, August 25
2024, July 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
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-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
15W wiredReverse 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)
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Blue
Mocha Brown, Aqua Flow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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
Bluetooth
Yes
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
Yes
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, ColorOS 12
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass