Redmi Note 13R vs Samsung Galaxy M23
The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy M23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M23 leads — 31/100 vs 29/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000).
Redmi Note 13R
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Samsung Galaxy M23, the Samsung Galaxy M23 scores 2 points higher (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy M23 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | Samsung Galaxy M23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 517683 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 165.5×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $300 |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy M23 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Samsung Galaxy M23 edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy M23 — 31/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.