Poco F7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 66/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3900); the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,301,212 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2301212 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 220g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Poco F7 Pro scores 14 points higher (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco F7 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2301212 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Poco F7 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (87/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F7 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (87/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.