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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
39.3Performance54
49.4Display64.2
46.1Camera69.5
51.4Battery71.6
78.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE14 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and battery (+20). Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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 S23 FE

  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • 10% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.1 mm
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $600 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 39
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 51
  • 525% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.4 ″6.73 ″+5%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO OLED
Resolution1080x23403200x1440
Pixel density403 ppi522 ppi+30%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,450 nits2,600 nits+79%
Screen-to-body85.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2200Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 101,080,000Top 44%1,550,000+44%Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450Top 48%2,050+41%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,800Top 52%5,500+45%Top 28%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto8 MP50 MP+525%
Optical zoom3 x5 x+67%
Max video8K@24fps8K@24fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging25 W90 W+260%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight209 g+8%227 g
Thickness8.2 mm+10%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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