Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $529 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 63/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,436,963).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $599
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Poco F8 Pro scores 16 points higher (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100; 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 F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 110.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Poco F8 Pro was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.