Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Xiaomi 13
41.4Performance51.7
49.4Display52.8
46.9Camera52
34.1Battery62.5
78.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2210 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+10). Samsung Galaxy S22 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 11% lower weight: 168 g vs 189 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 34
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.36 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi+3% | 414 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,900 nits+46% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000Top 42% | 1,550,000+41%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600Top 47% | 2,050+28%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 48% | 5,500+33%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.2 x+7% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 4,500 mAh+22% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+11% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+5% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |