Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,681,378); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 234g).
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (64/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1681378 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $825 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $374. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $374 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (64/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.