Redmi Note 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23
24.1Performance50.8
45.5Display53.3
35.6Camera47.3
47.8Battery47.9
65.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 39.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and features (+13). Redmi Note 13 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 5G
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 28% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 325% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,658,175 vs 390,000
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+9% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 425 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,750 nits+75% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.1 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 552,625Top 50% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 410,856Top 57% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 273,971Top 54% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 420,723Top 44% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 390,000Top 87% | 1,658,175+325%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 750Top 80% | 1,950+160%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,950Top 84% | 5,100+162%Top 33% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+28% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g | 168 g+4% |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |