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 — 47/100 vs 45/100 (a 2-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 1,305,466); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12 Pro has the stronger camera (129 vs 127).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1305466
- Higher performance (20/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Lighter: 204g vs 209g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 2 points higher (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (20/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1305466 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
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 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (20/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 (51/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
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 2 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 45/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.