Samsung Galaxy M23
#2821
Xiaomi Redmi K50i
#1231Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M23
Xiaomi Redmi K50i
Performance
78.190.9
Camera
53.053.8
Display
52.488.7
Battery
33.736.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
81.178.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
45.961.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M23 features a TFT LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi K50i offers a higher-quality FFS LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support, resulting in better color and brightness.
- In terms of performance, the M23 is powered by the Snapdragon 750G, whereas the K50i utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 8100, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the K50i includes a 64 MP main sensor compared to the M23's 50 MP, enhancing photo quality, especially in detail.
- Both phones have similar battery capacities, but the K50i supports faster charging at 67W versus the M23's 25W.
- Software-wise, both run Android 12 with upgrades available, but the K50i features MIUI 14, which includes stereo speakers, unlike the M23.
- Overall, the K50i offers a more premium experience in display, performance, and audio.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M23
Xiaomi Redmi K50i
General
Release Date
2022, March 04
2022, July 20
Announced
2022, March 04
2022, July 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
TFT LCD, 120Hz
FFS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 500 nits (typ), 650 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~407 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8100 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G610 MC6
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5080 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
67W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 46 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.5 x 77 x 8.4 mm (6.52 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
163.6 x 74.3 x 8.9 mm (6.44 x 2.93 x 0.35 in)
Weight
198 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
Phantom Blue, Stealth Black, Quick Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass