Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $599 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,436,963).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Cheaper: $599 vs $899
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (76/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $599 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 55.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (93/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (76/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.