Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $350 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 63/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,718,632 vs 1,660,456).
Poco F6
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 1718632 vs 1660456
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 5017
- Lighter: 168g vs 179g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $350
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 3 points higher (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 leads (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (90/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Poco F6 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1718632 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5017 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $350 | $229 |
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco F6 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F6 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 3.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $121. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $121.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (58/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (90/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 edges out the Poco F6 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F6 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.