Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $229 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 191g).
Samsung Galaxy S23
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 168g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $958
- Better portability (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660456 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $229 | $958 |
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 49.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $729. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $729.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (87/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (83/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.