Redmi 10C vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $150 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 34/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 10C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 421,228); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).
Redmi 10C
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $799
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1410
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 190g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 32 points higher (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 10C leads (43/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi 10C — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (83/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Redmi 10C | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $799 |
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 10C and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Redmi 10C by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $649. Redmi 10C was $649 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (75/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (83/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 32 points (66/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10C or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.