Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299 | $689 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 90W |
| RAM (max) | 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 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 234 g | 227 g |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Apr 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is ahead on screen size, main camera. Xiaomi 13 Ultra is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Xiaomi 13 Ultra is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display, adaptive refresh rate (1Hz-120Hz) | 3D-Curved display, 1920Hz PWM dimming, TrueColor display |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 (upgradable to newer Android versions) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS, MIUI 14 |
| 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| RAM | — | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 50 MP, f/1.9-f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0-inch type, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS (main); 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF; 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Expert RAW | Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, variable aperture |
| 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@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 35 min (advertised); 50W wireless, 100% in 49 min (advertised); 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm | 163.18 x 74.64 x 9.06 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 227 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco-leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Other | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | — |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), 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 3.2, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 1, 2023 | April 18, 2023 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released April 21, 2023 (China). Global release June 21, 2023. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 234 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus 227 g for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
Xiaomi 13 Ultra — Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Apr 2023 for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 9/10 and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra 9/10.