Realme GT Neo 3 vs Vivo V23 5G: Which is better

Realme GT Neo 3 vs Vivo V23 5G: Compared to the Vivo phone, the Realme GT Neo 3 is equipped with a more powerful chipset. But, the Vivo V23 5G is one of the few mid-range phones in 2022 to feature dual selfie cameras and can shoot videos in 4K resolution using both its back and front camera. So, between the Realme GT Neo 3 and Vivo V23 5G, which is better?

This specs comparison post between the Realme GT Neo 3 vs Vivo V23 5G will guide you on which to buy. At the end of this post, you’ll also know which of these phones is better and why.

Realme GT Neo 3 vs Vivo V23 5G Specs

Specs	Realme GT Neo 3	Vivo V23 5G
Display	6.7-inch, 120Hz	6.44-inch, 90Hz
RAM	6/8/12GB	8/12GB
Storage	128/256GB	128/256GB
Back Camera	50 + 8 + 2MP	64 + 8 + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP	50 + 8MP
Chipset	Dimensity 8100 5G	Dimensity 920 5G
Software	Android 12	Android 12
Battery	5,000mAh (150W)	4,200mAh (44W)
IP Rating	NO	NO

Display and Design

The Realme GT Neo 3 comes with a 6.7-inches AMOLED display and has support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has support for HDR10+ and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It has a flat display with a punch hole at the center of the screen that houses the selfie camera. Its display resolution is 1080 x 2412 pixels and it has front glass, plastic frame, and plastic back.

On the other hand, the Vivo V23 5G comes with a 6.44-inch display, uses an AMOLED panel, and has support for HDR10+ and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and its display is protected by Schott Xensation Up. Its build material is Glass front (Schott Xensation Up), glass back, and aluminum frame.

The display of the Realme GT Neo 3 has a punch hole design while that of the Vivo v23 5G has a bigger notch that houses dual selfie cameras. None of these phones is certified to be water and dust-resistant. And as far as build quality goes, both phones feature durable materials. The Realme GT Neo 3 does feature a 120Hz refresh rate which offers a smoother experience when compared to the 90Hz of the Vivo V23 5G.

Camera

Both phones come with triple rear cameras with different sensors and features. The Realme GT Neo 3 comes with a 50MP main camera with PDAF and OIS features. It also has an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro to complete the triple rear camera. Upfront it has a 16MP selfie camera.

The Vivo V23 5G also features triple rear cameras but dual front cameras. At the rear, it has a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. And up-front it comes with a 50MP main selfie camera supported by an 8MP ultra-wide lens. Both the back and front cameras of the Vivo V23 5G can shoot videos in 4K resolution and the 50MP front camera also comes with an AF feature.

The camera game on both smartphones is pretty tricky. You see, the 50MP main camera of the Realme GT Neo offers really good photo and video quality. It also comes with the OIS stabilization feature enabled. But, the 64MP main camera of the Vivo V23 5G does not have such a stabilization feature and arguably offers slightly lesser quality photos.

However, when it comes to the selfie game, the Vivo V23 5G wins. The 50MP front camera of the Vivo V23 5G can shoot videos in 4K resolution and also has the Auto-Focus feature. These are features you won’t get with the 16MP front camera of the Realme GT Neo 3. Not to forget that the Vivo V23 5G also has an 8MP ultra-wide lens supporting the 50MP front camera.

In simple terms, selfie lovers and those who make use of front cameras more will enjoy using the cameras of the Vivo V23 5G. But, for people who prefer using rear cameras and who shoot short movies with rear cameras, the Realme GT Neo 3 is more useful. In the end, the decision here comes down to what you actually use your phone cameras for.

Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

Both phones are powered by 5G chipsets and this means both have 5G network connectivity. But the performance and efficiency of both smartphones are very different and here is why.

The Realme GT Neo 3 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G chipset while the Vivo V23 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset. Although both chipsets are from MediaTek, the Dimensity 8100 5G is the better chipset here. The chipset inside the Realme GT Neo 3 comes with a faster CPU speed and features a more powerful GPU.

The chipset inside the Realme GT Ne 3 is paired with the newer and more powerful Mali-G610 MC6 GPU while that of the Vivo V23 5G is paired with the Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. When it comes to gaming and graphics rendering, the Realme GT Neo 3 is better and faster than the Vivo V23 5G. This does not mean that the Dimensity 920 5G chip inside the Vivo V23 5G is bad. It just means that the Dimensity 8100 5G chip inside the Realme phone is better.

When it comes to RAM and storage, the Realme GT Neo 3 comes with 6,8, or 12GB of RAM, and its storage option is 128 or 256GB. While the Vivo V23 5G has 8 or 12GB RAM and the storage option is 128 or 256GB. Both smartphones do not have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

Software

The Vivo V23 5G boots Funtouch 12 based on Android 12 out of the box. Vivo has promised three years of major software updates and security patches. The Realme GT Neo 3 boots Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 out of the box. Realme has promised three years of major software updates for its device.

Battery

The Vivo V23 5G is powered by a 4,200mAh battery with a 44W fast charge. While The Realme GT Neo 3 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for a 150W fast charge. None of the phones have support for wireless charge technology.

The Realme GT Neo 3 has the biggest and fastest charging technology here. The battery inside the Realme GT Neo 3 will last longer and also charge faster than the battery inside the Vivo V23 5G.

Realme GT Neo 3 vs Vivo V23 5G: Price

The starting price of the Realme GT Neo 3 is $399 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. While the starting price of the Vivo V23 5G is $399 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. So, between these two phones which is better? Check out the verdict below the table.

Buy Realme GT Neo 3 and Vivo V23 5G

Realme GT Neo 3	Price	Vivo V23 5G	Price
Buy on Giztop	$399	Buy on Flipkart	$399
		Buy on eBay	$500

Realme GT Neo 3 vs Vivo V23 5G: Verdict

So, between the Realme GT Neo 3 and Vivo V23 5G, which is better? It is better to buy the Realme GT Neo 3 instead of the Vivo V23 5G. Allow me to explain.

The only areas where the Vivo V23 5G is better than the Realme GT Neo 3 is its selfie camera and the fact that the base model starts at 8GB of RAM. Aside from that, the Realme GT Neo 3 beats the Vivo V23 5G in every other aspect and still has the same starting price of $399 (which means better value for the money).

The Realme GT Neo 3 has a better rear camera with OIS feature, it has a smoother 120Hz refresh rate, features a neat punch-hole design, comes with a bigger 5,000mAh battery with a faster 150W fast charge, and is also the better performing smartphone thanks to the Dimensity 8100 5G chipset inside.

If I’m to score both phones, I’ll score the Realme GT Neo 3 (54%) and the Vivo V23 5G (46%). The only advantage the Vivo V23 5G has over the Realme GT Neo 3 is the dual selfie cameras. But when it comes to the display, performance, rear camera, and battery, the Realme GT Neo 3 is better. And this makes the Realme GT Neo 3 offer better value for money.