Motorola Moto G23 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 348,562); the Motorola Moto G23 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G23
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G23 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 206g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G23 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (74/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (67/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G23 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 54 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G23
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G23 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Motorola Moto G23 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G23
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (74/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (84/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (67/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G23 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G23 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G23 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.