Redmi Note 13 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
33.4Performance53.4
56.8Display59.7
51.3Camera69.9
70.4Battery62.8
65.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 Pro+11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 52.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and camera (+19). Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 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 Pro+
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 63
- 167% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- 15% lower weight: 199 g vs 234 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 33
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 51
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 900% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 1 x
- 116% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,400 vs 2,500
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.8 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1440x3088 |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi | 501 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+3% | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 % | 89.9 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 730,000 | 1,550,000+112% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,080 | 2,000+85% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500 | 5,400+116% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.65 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 10 x+900% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 W+167% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+15% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | 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 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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