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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi Mi 11

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11

$749

51.3Inno Score
39.3Performance38.6
49.4Display56.3
46.1Camera49.3
51.4Battery60.5
78.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE11 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Mi 11 wins this phone face-off, 51.3 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and display (+7). 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
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $600 vs $749

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11

  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 49 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 51
  • 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • 120% higher Wired charging: 55 W vs 25 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi Mi 11
Screen size6.4 ″6.81 ″+6%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1080x23403200x1440
Pixel density403 ppi515 ppi+28%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,450 nits1,500 nits+3%
Screen-to-body85.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi Mi 11
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2200Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 101,080,000+4%Top 44%1,040,324Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450Top 48%1,450Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,800+4%Top 52%3,650Top 53%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi Mi 11
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP13 MP+8%
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@24fps8K@30fps
Front camera10 MP20 MP+100%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi Mi 11
Capacity4,500 mAh4,600 mAh+2%
Wired charging25 W55 W+120%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi Mi 11
Weight209 g196 g+6%
Thickness8.2 mm8.1 mm+1%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi Mi 11
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi Mi 11
OS at launchAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEXiaomi Mi 11
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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