Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $1199 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,681,378).
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 70/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1199
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1681378 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 234 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $760 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $439. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $439 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.