Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi 13T Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi 13T Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $620 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 120W |
| RAM (max) | — | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 209 g | 200 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Sep 2023 |
Summary: Xiaomi 13T Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 13T Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 144Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~87.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ | 1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 2200 (International) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA) | Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (configuration varies by chipset) | Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-X3 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Xclipse 920 (Exynos) or Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) | Immortalis-G715 MC11 |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to HyperOS |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS (Leica lens); 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom (Leica lens); 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm (Leica lens) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightography | Leica lens, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 4K/1080p@30fps HDR10+, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; 10-bit LOG, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.8µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, HDR10+ |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 19 min (advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm | 162.2 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.39 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g or 206 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, plastic frame |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, October 04 | 2023, September 26 |
| Status | Released 2023, October 26 (USA) | Available. Released 2023, September 26 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Xiaomi 13T Pro?
Xiaomi 13T Pro — 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi 13T Pro.
Which has the smoother screen, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Xiaomi 13T Pro?
Xiaomi 13T Pro — 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus 144 Hz for the Xiaomi 13T Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Xiaomi 13T Pro?
Xiaomi 13T Pro — 209 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus 200 g for the Xiaomi 13T Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Xiaomi 13T Pro?
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sep 2023 for the Xiaomi 13T Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi 13T Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 7/10 and the Xiaomi 13T Pro 8/10.