Redmi Note 8T vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 28/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 8T 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 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).
Redmi Note 8T
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Overall rating 28/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1128
- 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 30/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 38 points higher (66/100 vs 28/100). 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 30/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 18/100, 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 8T (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (83/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | 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 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Redmi Note 8T by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi Note 8T was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (75/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (83/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 38 points (66/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T 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 8T or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.