Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 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 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299 | $740 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,820 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 120W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50.3 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 234 g | 229 g |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Dec 2022 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera. Xiaomi 13 Pro is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi 13 Pro is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~521 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display, adaptive refresh rate (1Hz-120Hz) | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 (upgradable to newer Android versions) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0) |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | — |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Expert RAW | Leica lenses, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50.3 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0-inch type, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, 3.2x optical zoom, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide) |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4820 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 19 min (advertised); 50W wireless, 100% in 36 min (advertised); 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm (ceramic) or 8.7 mm (vegan leather) |
| Weight | 234 g | 229 g (ceramic) or 210 g (vegan leather) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back or eco-leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) | — |
| Other | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 1, 2023 | 2022, December 11 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released 2022, December 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus 4,820 mAh for the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Pro?
Xiaomi 13 Pro — 234 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus 229 g for the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Dec 2022 for the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 9/10 and the Xiaomi 13 Pro 8/10.