Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $180 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 30/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 8 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 329,457); the Samsung Galaxy S23 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).
Redmi Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $799
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1128
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 190g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 36 points higher (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 28/100, 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 8 (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $799 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Redmi Note 8 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $619. Redmi Note 8 was $619 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (75/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (67/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 36 points (66/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.