Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy A42 5G
Main sensor resolution (48 MP)
WinsBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Galaxy A42 5G
Wired charging speed (15W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A42 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (324,686 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy A42 5G
Screen size (6.6")
WinsWeight
V23i
Total weight (185g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A42 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | V23i | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.56" | 6.6" | |
| 720 × 1,612 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | |
| 90Hz | — | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Dual | Quad | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) | |
| — | 324,686 | |
| 4 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 10W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 185g | 193g | |
| 8.1mm | 8.6mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | plastic | |
| none | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Realme V23i
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Realme V23i
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Highest resolution main camera.