Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
49.7Performance63.4
53.3Display67.5
47.3Camera69.5
47.9Battery73.6
78.7Features70.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2315 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 52.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and camera (+22). Samsung Galaxy S23 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
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
- 24% lower weight: 168 g vs 220 g
- 17% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 9.2 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 50
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 48
- 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.73 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 522 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | 3,000 nits+71% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | 89.5 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000 | 1,900,000+27% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950 | 2,240+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100 | 7,000+37% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+28% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+24% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+17% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |