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.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 24 points (66/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10
Performance 40
Display 51
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 46
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance 75
Display 82
Camera 67
Battery 29
Portability 83
Value for money 44
What makes Redmi Note 10 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Note 10: The Redmi Note 10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S23: The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 10 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
42/100
510711 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100 +69.2%
1660456 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Redmi Note 10 by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 10
$200
Samsung Galaxy S23
$799

Launch price difference: $599. Redmi Note 10 was $599 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.