Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $219 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 421,228).
Samsung Galaxy A23
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $825
- Overall rating 38/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A23 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A23 — 36/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A23 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $825 |
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A23 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $606. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $606 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A23 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.