Redmi Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 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 25/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 5 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 282,713).
Redmi Note 5
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1083
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 180g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 41 points higher (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 12/100, 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 5 (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Redmi Note 5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Redmi Note 5 by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi Note 5 was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (75/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (67/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Redmi Note 5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 41 points (66/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.