Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 66/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Better camera (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 16 points higher (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (83/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1656761 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (93/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (87/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (83/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.