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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Xiaomi 13: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.7 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 500 ppi
- against 414 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM
Xiaomi 13, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,900 nits
- against 1,750 nits
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 234 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 67 W
- against 45 W
- Wireless charging power
- 50 W
- against 15 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz Best value | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,521,862 | 1,248,260 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,870 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,937 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 core, four 2.8 GHz performance cores, and three 2.0 GHz efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,790 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Lavender, Beige, Blue, Lime, Red | White, Black, Green, Mountain Shade, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 152.8 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 89.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Polyurethane, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 50 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,750 nits | 1,900 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.36″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,088 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi Best value | 414 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Stylus Support | Gorilla Glass 5, AMOLED, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM, USB Host 3.1 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.12 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.92 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.4 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS | 2211133C, 2211133G |
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