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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 32
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 36
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $825

  • Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy A23: The Samsung Galaxy A23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A23 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +88.2%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A23
$219
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Launch price difference: $606. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $606 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.