Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs…

Samsung

MIX Fold 5

$1,699

15categories won

5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S23 Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 67W charging.

🎮 GamingMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S23 Plus vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	MIX Fold 5
Screen size	6.6"	7.98"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	2224 x 2488Winner
Pixel density	390 ppi	418 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nits	3000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	MIX Fold 5
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000	3,200,000
Geekbench multi	10800	10800
Maximum RAM	8 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	MIX Fold 5
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	20 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 30fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	MIX Fold 5
Capacity	4,700 mAh	5,400 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	67 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	MIX Fold 5
Weight	196 gWinner	216 g
Thickness	7.6 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	MIX Fold 5
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	MIX Fold 5
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,699