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Realme V23i vs Sonim XP5plus

What V23i does better (16) and where XP5plus wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Realme V23i
Realme · 2022V23i
4.9Score
16 advantages≈ $290
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Sonim XP5plus
Sonim · 2022XP5plus
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ $320
4.5Display2.1
3.4Camera3.2
3.5Battery2.5
4.2Features4.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

V23iXP5plus
75.1 × 163.88.165.9 × 148.721
V23iXP5plusDifference
Height163.8 mm148.7 mm+15.1 mm
Width75.1 mm65.9 mm+9.2 mm
Thickness8.1 mm21 mm−12.9 mm
Weight185 g275 g−90 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is V23i better than XP5plus?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 2 GB2×
  2. Storage (max)128 GB vs 16 GB8×
  3. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+43%
  4. Screen size6.6″ vs 2.8″2.3×
  5. Main camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%
  6. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%
  7. 5GYes · XP5plus: No
  8. Pixel density268 ppi vs 143 ppi+87%
  9. Weight185 g vs 275 g+49%
  10. Thickness8.1 mm vs 21 mm2.6×
  11. Resolution (width)720 px vs 240 px3×
  12. Screen-to-body ratio84.7% vs 24.8%3.4×

Why is XP5plus better than V23i?

  1. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Realme V23iRealme V23i≈ $2904.9
Sonim XP5plusSonim XP5plus≈ $3204.0
Design
Weight185 g275 g
Thickness8.1 mm21 mm
Height163.8 mm148.7 mm
Width75.1 mm65.9 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
Ingress protection—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursBlack, BlueBlack
Display
Screen size6.6″2.8″
PanelIPS LCDTFT LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px240 px
Resolution (height)1,612 px320 px
Pixel density268 ppi143 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio84.7%24.8%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 700Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process7 nm11 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 610
Memory
RAM4 GB2 GB
Storage (max)128 GB16 GB
Storage (base)128 GB16 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP8 MP
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP—
4K selfie videoNo—
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh3,500 mAh
Battery type—Li-Ion
Wired charging10 W—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version2—
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Fingerprint sensorSide—
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximityAccelerometer, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Sonim OS (based on AOSP Android 11)
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceColorOS 12—
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