Redmi Note 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23

The Redmi Note 11 (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 $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 39/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 11 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 421,228); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera (133 vs 60).

The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 11
Performance 31
Display 68
Camera 11
Battery 66
Portability 80
Value for money 40
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance 75
Display 82
Camera 67
Battery 29
Portability 83
Value for money 44
What makes Redmi Note 11 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1410
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 168g vs 179g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 11 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 27 points higher (66/100 vs 39/100). 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 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 11 leads (66/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi Note 11 — 40/100, 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 11 (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 (67/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Redmi Note 11 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

Redmi Note 11: The Redmi Note 11 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 11 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 6.4" AMOLED 6.1" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W
DXOMark (camera) 60 133
Main camera 50 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) 1750 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm
Weight 179 g 168 g
Launch price $200 $799
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 11
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
11
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 11
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 11
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 11 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
39/100
421228 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100 +74.6%
1660456 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Redmi Note 11 by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 11
$200
Samsung Galaxy S23
$799

Launch price difference: $599. Redmi Note 11 was $599 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 (75/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 (67/100 vs 11/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (66/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Redmi Note 11 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 11 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 11 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Redmi Note 11 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 11 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 11/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 11 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 11 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Redmi Note 11 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.