Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Samsung Galaxy M23
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 and Samsung Galaxy M23: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 198 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 25 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Samsung Galaxy M23, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 775
- against 416
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,891
- against 1,466
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 442,355 | 335,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | 775 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | 1,891 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 265 Gold cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Kryo 265 Silver cores at 1.9 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo 570 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 570 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, Cyan | Green, Blue, Black, Copper, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 165.5 mm |
| Weight | 179 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % Best value | 82.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.97 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.93 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.6 W/kg Best value | 0.78 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1.09 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio Best value | Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 11 | Galaxy M23 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2201117TG, 2201117TI, 2201117TY, 2201117TL | SM-M236B, SM-M236B/DS, SM-M236L |
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