Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $599 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 63/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,436,963); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $986
- Better portability (51/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $387. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $387 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.