Realme V5 5G
#1367
Samsung Galaxy M23
#1472Category Breakdown
Realme V5 5G
Samsung Galaxy M23
Performance
70.868.5
Camera
47.948.0
Display
75.576.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
64.664.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver, Mint
Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
OS Version
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes