Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
50.8Performance79.1
53.3Display69.1
47.3Camera73.2
47.9Battery79
78.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2316 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 52.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and performance (+28). 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
- 26% lower weight: 168 g vs 226 g
- 19% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 9.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 48
- 1900% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 10 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 15 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 | 3,200 nits+83% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | 90 %+3% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 552,625Top 50% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 410,856Top 57% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 273,971Top 54% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 420,723Top 44% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,658,175Top 21% | 2,650,000+60%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950Top 35% | 3,050+56%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100Top 33% | 9,600+88%Top 5% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP+1900% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 4.3 x+43% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 5,410 mAh+39% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+26% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+19% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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