Realme V5 5G
#2204
Samsung Galaxy M23
#2821Category Breakdown
Realme V5 5G
Samsung Galaxy M23
Performance
82.178.1
Camera
65.553.0
Display
75.452.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
75.681.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.945.9
Summary
- The Realme V5 5G features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy M23 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch TFT LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the V5 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset, whereas the M23 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, which may provide better efficiency and graphics performance.
- The V5's rear camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the M23 offers a 50 MP main sensor, both lacking optical image stabilization.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the V5 supports faster 30W charging compared to the M23's 25W.
- The V5 runs on Android 10 with Realme UI, while the M23 comes with Android 12 and is upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1, potentially offering a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme V5 5G
Samsung Galaxy M23
General
Release Date
2020, August 03
2022, March 04
Announced
2020, August 03
2022, March 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
TFT LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
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
30W wired, 100% in 65 min
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.1 x 75 x 9.1 mm (6.38 x 2.95 x 0.36 in)
165.5 x 77 x 8.4 mm (6.52 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight
194 g
198 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver, Mint
Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G 2.3 Gbps DL
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, 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
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass