Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy S23

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $404 and $229. Both devices score the same overall rating of 66/100. Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 66/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance 75
Display 82
Camera 67
Battery 29
Portability 83
Value for money 90
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 1660456
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $229 vs $404

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

The Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 received the same MobileRank rating — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 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 F7 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (90/100 vs 70/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy S23: The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Samsung Galaxy S23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2205289 1660456
Geekbench Single 2070 2004
Geekbench Multi 6694 5311
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.1" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 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 15 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 1750 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm
Weight 215 g 168 g
Price $404 $229
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100 -32.8%
1660456 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 32.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$404
Samsung Galaxy S23
$229

Price difference: $175. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $175.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 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 F7 (67/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (83/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (90/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

Both devices scored 66/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco F7.

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.