Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (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 $799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3900); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $825
- Better portability (83/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1656761 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (84/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 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.