Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $599 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 64/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,436,963).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Performance 70
Display 80
Camera 63
Battery 42
Portability 51
Value for money 40
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 213g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $771

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1436963
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 19 points higher (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 40/100).

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1436963 3001049
Geekbench Single 1675 2798
Geekbench Multi 4453 10104
Display 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 127
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 1450 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 209 g 213 g
Price $599 $771
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100
1436963 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +52.1%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 52.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
$599
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Price difference: $172. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is cheaper by $172.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (80/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.