Redmi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 51/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 652,054); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Redmi 17
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2410
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 15 points higher (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (68/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (83/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $799 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 17 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Redmi 17 by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Redmi 17 was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (75/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (83/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Redmi 17 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.