Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2023 2:44 PM, updated: 3/17/2024 11:48 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S X Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

200
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)106% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (106GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1440x3088 pixels72% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+501 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+6.8"6% Larger screen	vs	6.43"
+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.3" inches52% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.97" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+45W36% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	33W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP53 certified
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
234 grams (8.19 ounces)	vs	+179 grams (6.27 ounces)31% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 13MP7% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)	Mi Redmi Note 10S (M2101K7BNY) + NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Middle East), Russia
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023	4/28/2021, Announced: 3/4/2021
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)	74.5 x 160.46 millimeters (2.93 x 6.32 in)
Weight	234 grams (8.19 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.8" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3088 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	501 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	450nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0	MIUI 12.5 / 13
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9) Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1) GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 282417 (v8), 330876 (v9) Geekbench: 507 (v5.3) GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1920 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 200 megapixels 10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9230mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.3" inches	1/1.97" inches
Pixel size	0.6µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • S Pen (Stylus Pen): Bluetooth 2.8ms latency	• Colors: Onyx Gray, Ocean Blue, Pebble White, Purple star • Protective case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 10S (K7BNY 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body)	0.6W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)