Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 63/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,349,808); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12 Pro has the stronger camera (129 vs 127).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1349808
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 204g vs 209g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 7 points higher (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (71/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.