Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
50.8Performance40.8
53.3Display57.6
47.3Camera66.4
47.9Battery70.2
78.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2310 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 52.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and camera (+19). 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 performance score: 51 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 59% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,658,175 vs 1,040,324
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,100 vs 3,650
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,450
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 48
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 347% higher Wireless charging: 67 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.81 ″+12% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 515 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits+3% | 1,700 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | — |
| 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 Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,658,175+59%Top 21% | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950+34%Top 35% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100+40%Top 33% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 48 MP+380% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP+67% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+28% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 67 W+347% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+28% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+10% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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