vivo V23e 5Gvsrealme C33

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

vivo
vivo V23e 5G
V23e 5G
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 810 (MT6873)
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo V23e 5G's battery life is respectable, lasting around 1.5 days with moderate use consistently.
The AMOLED screen's brightness and vibrancy are impressive, but the bezels and standard refresh rate hold it back.
The Vivo V23e 5G's cameras, particularly the selfie camera, are underwhelming and fall short of expectations.
The Vivo V23e 5G's performance is underwhelming due to the Mediatek Dimensity 810 chip feeling sluggish at times.
realme
realme C33
C33
Processor:Unisoc Tiger T612
RAM:3GB
Storage:32GB

Quick Stats

The Realme C33 lags behind its competitors, particularly in battery life performance, with notable power drain issues.
The Realme C33's display maintains a more natural tone with minimal bezels and balanced color accuracy overall.
The Realme C33's primary camera excels with sharpness and texture capture, particularly in bright lighting conditions overall.
The Realme C33 delivers decent performance, but lags behind its competitor in terms of processing power significantly.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
vivo V23e 5G
2.40 GHz
realme C33
1.80 GHz

RAM

Winner
vivo V23e 5G
8GB
realme C33
3GB

Storage

Winner
vivo V23e 5G
128GB
realme C33
32GB

Weight

Winner
vivo V23e 5G
172g
realme C33
187g
Rank
vivo V23e 5G
Winner
#562
realme C33
#811
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
vivo V23e 5G
#505
Winner
realme C33
#809
Design
vivo V23e 5G
#281
Winner
realme C33
#836
Display
vivo V23e 5G
#602
Winner
realme C33
#830
Performance
vivo V23e 5G
#646
Winner
realme C33
#773
Battery
vivo V23e 5G
#503
Winner
realme C33
#807
Camera
vivo V23e 5G
#424
Winner
realme C33
#785

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
vivo vivo V23e 5G
realme realme C33
Model
MediaTek Dimensity 810 (MT6873)
Unisoc Tiger T612
CPU
2x Cortex, A76 2.4 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 2.0 GHz
2 x ARM Cortex, A75 1.8Ghz + 6 x ARM Cortex, A55 1.8Ghz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
12
Frequency
2.40
1.80
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MP1
RAM
8
3
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
32
Type
N/A
UFS Storage 2.2
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
No
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
N/A
Antutu Score
355000
221253
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v9
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

vivo V23e 5G

Strengths

The phone has an ultra-thin design at just 7.36 millimeters with a lightweight design weighing 172 grams, making it comfortable to hold and use.
The AMOLED 6.44-inch screen is bright and comes with Bluetooth 5.1 support, although the bezels around the sides and bottom are noticeable.
The phone's flat edge screen is a favorite among tech enthusiasts, and it also features an optical under-display fingerprint reader that is snappy and mostly accurate.
The Vivo V23e 5G has a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens, making it suitable for casual photography enthusiasts.
The phone's 4050mAh battery is supported by a 44W fast charger that can get the battery to 69% in just 30 minutes.

Weaknesses

The camera performance of the Vivo V23e 5G falls short of expectations, with photos from both the front and rear cameras showing muted colors and lack of vibrance.
The phone's video capture capabilities are limited to 1080p at 60fps, which is underwhelming considering most mid-range phones now offer 4K resolution.
The phone's processing capabilities seem to be an issue, as photos from both the front and rear cameras do not live up to their megapixel count.
The Vivo V23e 5G lacks fullness in its mono speakers, making them less enjoyable to use.
The phone's camera features, such as double exposure mode and vlogging mode, are overshadowed by the poor camera performance.

realme C33

Strengths

Realme C33 has a big advancement in photography sector with a 50 megapixel sensor that surpasses the 13 megapixel camera on the Vivo Y16.
It produces possible images thanks to its 50 megapixel camera and does not disclose a lot of surrounding light.
Realme C33 can provide less shaky capture, with color provided by Realme being more colorful compared to the Vivo Y16.
The phone has a Unisoc Tiger T612 processor which provides decent gaming performance in FPS or MOBA games.
It supports Android 12 and has a massive 5000mAh battery with the same 10 watts fast charging as the Vivo Y16.
Realme C33 is more affordable than the Vivo Y16, costing 7499 pesos compared to the Vivo's 8499 pesos price tag.
The phone offers features and performance that are superior to what is often anticipated for an entry-level device.

Weaknesses

Realme C33's micro USB charging port is slower than the standard fast charging used by many other devices in 2022.
It lacks protection on its back panel, making it less durable compared to the Vivo Y16.
The phone's display can be prone to fingerprint smudges due to its glossy finish.
Realme C33's performance and benchmark testing results were slightly lower than the Vivo Y16's mediatek Helio P35 chipset.
The phone's Sim tray is located at the top frame of the device, which may not be as convenient for some users.
The camera can struggle to capture images in bright light conditions, although it does well in dimmer lighting.
The phone took 2 hours and 52 minutes to fully drain its battery during gaming session, which is slower than the Vivo Y16's 2 hours and 36 minutes.
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vivo V23e 5G

The Vivo V23e 5G is a mid-range phone that boasts an impressive 44-megapixel selfie camera. The design of the phone is sleek and premium, with a thin and lightweight build that feels great in the hand. The AMOLED 6.44-inch screen gets very bright, but has noticeable bezels around the sides and bottom. The phone's triple-camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. However, the front-facing camera is the real star of the show, with its 44 megapixels and AI autofocus. While it produces sharp photos, the colors can be somewhat muted, lacking vibrance. Photos taken with the primary camera also suffer from similar issues, with washed-out colors and a lack of detail. The phone's HDR capabilities help to some extent, but the overall performance is underwhelming considering its price point. Video capture is limited to 1080p at 60fps, which may not be enough for some users. The phone runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chip, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It comes with a 4050mAh battery and 44W fast charger, but its performance is somewhat average in our benchmarks. The Vivo V23e 5G retails for 1599 ringgit, making it a hard sell based on specs alone. Overall, the phone has some nice features, but it falls short of expectations in several areas.

realme C33

In the realm of budget-friendly smartphones, two new contenders have emerged: the Vivo Y16 and the Realme C33. Both devices offer impressive features at an affordable price point, making them ideal options for entry-level smartphone enthusiasts. This review will delve into a detailed comparison of these two phones, examining their design, display, camera capabilities, performance, and battery life to determine which one stands out as the superior device.

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