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; launch prices were $599 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,436,963).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $899
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- 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 69/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (93/100 vs 69/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $599 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (93/100 vs 69/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 19 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 63/100, 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 69/100).
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.