Redmi Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Redmi Note 10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 42/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 510,711); the Samsung Galaxy S23 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 doesn't.
Redmi Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 510711
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1577
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 179g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 24 points higher (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10 leads (52/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi Note 10 — 46/100, 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 Note 10 (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (83/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 510711 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 714 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1577 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Redmi Note 10
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 10
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 10 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Redmi Note 10 by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi Note 10 was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (75/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (82/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (83/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 24 points (66/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.