Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 12S vs Samsung Galaxy S23
Comparison between Xiaomi 12S and Samsung Galaxy S23: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S23, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 12S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 67 W
- against 25 W
- Wireless charging power
- 50 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy S23, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,752,375
- against 1,412,647
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.19 GHz | 3.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,412,647 | 1,752,375 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,843 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 4,854 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-X2, 3× Cortex-A710, and 4× Cortex-A510. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores and three Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Purple, Green, Black | Black, White, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green, Beige, Lime, Cream, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.9 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Body Height | 152.7 mm | 146.3 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.2 % Best value | 86.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 3,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,750 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.28″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 419 ppi | 425 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 4 years Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, MirrorLink | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.3 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2206123SC | SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/DS |
