Poco F7 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Poco F7 Ultra (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 $500 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 66/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3900); the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 212g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 16 points higher (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (83/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 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 | 5300 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 | 32 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 | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Poco F7 Ultra was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (84/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (83/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F7 Ultra 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.