Motorola Moto G23 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 30/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 346,495).
Motorola Moto G23
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 184g vs 196g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G23 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 34 points higher (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G23 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 54 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Motorola Moto G23
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Moto G23
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G23 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Motorola Moto G23 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (76/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (37/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (68/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 by 34 points (64/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G23 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G23 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G23 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G23 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.