Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M23
Xiaomi Redmi K50i
Performance
68.570.8
Camera
48.048.7
Display
76.576.5
Battery
63.067.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
64.265.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
Phantom Blue, Stealth Black, Quick Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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)
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

