Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Vs Xiaomi 13T: Which is Better

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Vs Xiaomi 13T: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Xiaomi 13T are among the best affordable premium phones you can buy. But, both smartphones are very different and if you need help deciding which them to buy, then this article is for you.

This Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi 13T specs comparison article will focus on which is the better phone. I’ll compare the price, performance, and other specs of both phones to show you which offers better value for the money and which is better.

Galaxy S23 FE Vs Xiaomi 13T: Similarities

Features	Galaxy S23 FE	Xiaomi 13T
Operating System	Android	Android
microSD Card	NO	NO
3.5mm Jack	NO	NO
Security	Fingerprint	Fingerprint
Waterproof	YES – IP68	YES – IP68

Operating System

The Xiaomi 13T and Galaxy S23 FE boot the Android operating system out of the box. However, the UI of the Xiaomi 13T is based on the MIUI software while that of the Galaxy S23 FE is based on the OneUI software. The icons, settings, and navigation of both phones are different.

Security

The Galaxy S23 FE and Xiaomi 13T use the same optical under-display fingerprint scanner to secure the phone. Other security available are Pattern, PIN, password, and Face Unlock.

Other Similarities

Other similarities between the Xiaomi 13T and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are, USB type-C charging ports, no microSD card slot, no 3.5mm headphone jack port, IP68 dust/water resistance (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Nano-SIM and eSIM, 4K video recording, etc. Now let’s talk about the differences between the Galaxy S23 FE and Xiaomi 13T.

Galaxy S23 FE Vs Xiaomi 13T: Differences

Features	Galaxy S23 FE	Xiaomi 13T
Display	6.4-inch	6.67-inch
Display Features	120Hz AMOLED	144Hz AMOLED
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	Dimensity 8200 Ultra
GPU	Adreno 730	Mali-G610 MC6
Rear Camera	50 + 8 + 12MP	50 + 50 + 12MP
Battery	4500mAh	5000mAh
Wireless Charging	YES	NO

Display

The display and display features of both smartphones are different. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display while the Xiaomi 13T has a bigger 6.67-inch AMOLED display. The display of the Galaxy S23 FE supports a 120Hz refresh rate while that of Xiaomi 13T supports a smoother 144Hz refresh rate.

Although the display of both phones supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, the peak brightness of the Xiaomi 13T is 2600nits while that of the Galaxy S23 FE is 1450nits. So, the screen of the Xiaomi 13T is brighter than that of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.

Design

Another difference between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Xiaomi 13T is the design. Both smartphones look very different even though they have the same punch-hole screen. The rear cameras of the Galaxy S23 FE are placed vertically on the rear panel while those of the Xiaomi 13T are on a square module on the top left corner of the rear panel.

The back panel of the Xiaomi 13T is slightly curved while that of the Galaxy S23 FE is flat. The front screen of both phones is flat and the power button and volume buttons are placed on the right side of the frame of the phones.

Chipset and Performance

The performance of both smartphones is different. The Xiaomi 13T features the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both chipsets are 5G chipsets and have similar performance.

The chipset in the Xiaomi 13T has a prime CPU core with a speed of 3.0GHz while that of the Galaxy S23 FE has a speed of 2.8GHz. The chipset in the Xiaomi 13T also has faster performance and efficient CPU cores.

In performance, the chipset of the Xiaomi 13T coupled with its Mali-G610 MC6 GPU is slightly better than that of the Galaxy S23 FE. When it comes to playing games and rendering graphics, the Xiaomi 13T is better thanks to its chipset.

Battery and Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is powered by a 4500mAh battery while the Xiaomi 13T is powered by a 5000mAh battery. The Xiaomi 13T has a 67W wired fast charging which is faster than the 25W wired charging of the Galaxy S23 FE. The Galaxy S23 FE supports wireless charging while the Xiaomi 13T does not.

Camera: Photography and Videography

The Galaxy S23 FE and Xiaomi 13T are equipped with a triple rear camera and a single front camera. Both phones have the same 50MP primary camera and the same 12MP ultra-wide camera. However, the front camera and telephoto cameras on both phones are different.

While the Galaxy S23 FE has an 8MP telephoto camera, the Xiaomi 13T has a 50MP telephoto camera. The telephoto camera of the Xiaomi 13T can do 2x optical zoom while that of the Galaxy S23 FE can do 3x optical zoom. The Galaxy S23 FE has a 12MP front camera while the Xiaomi 13T has a 20MP front camera.

The front camera of the Galaxy S23 FE can record videos in 4k resolution while that of the Xiaomi 13T can not. The telephoto camera of the Galaxy S23 FE can also take clearer photos of objects from a farther distance.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Vs Xiaomi 13T: Price

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is $699 for the 128GB storage option while the price of the Xiaomi 13T is €649.90 for the 256GB storage option. Details of how to buy either phone are available in the table below.

Buy Xiaomi 13T

Xiaomi 13T	Price
Buy on Amazon(EUR)	€649.90
Buy on Amazon(UK)	£599.00

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Vs Xiaomi 13T: Conclusion

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better smartphone than the Xiaomi 13T. The Galaxy S23 FE offers great performance, a better camera system, and more charging features than the Xiaomi 13T. But, you can consider buying the Xiaomi 13T for its bigger 144Hz screen, big battery, and slightly better performance.