Redmi Note 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 43/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 467,392); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera (133 vs 63); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 188g).
Redmi Note 12
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1396
- Lighter: 168g vs 188g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 13/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 23 points higher (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 leads (66/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi Note 12 — 48/100, 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 12 (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Redmi Note 12 by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi Note 12 was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (75/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (67/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (66/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.