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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
62.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

$1,499

68.2Inno Score
53.4Performance63.4
59.7Display67.5
69.9Camera69.5
62.8Battery73.6
78.7Features70.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra12 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and performance (+10). Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 100% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 5 x
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 63 vs 53
  • Stronger display score: 68 vs 60
  • Stronger battery score: 74 vs 63
  • 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
Screen size6.8 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1440x30881440x3200
Pixel density501 ppi522 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,750 nits3,000 nits+71%
Screen-to-body89.9 %89.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,550,0001,900,000+23%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,0002,240+12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,4007,000+30%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256/512GB/1TB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.63-4.0
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom10 x+100%5 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging15 W80 W+433%
Active use endurance12 h+9%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
Weight234 g220 g+6%
Thickness8.9 mm+3%9.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraXiaomi 14 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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