Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $185 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 51/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 600,942); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Redmi Note 17
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $799
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2210
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 15 points higher (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (75/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 68/100, 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (83/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $799 |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Redmi Note 17 by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $614. Redmi Note 17 was $614 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (75/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (75/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (83/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 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 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.