Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $481 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 66/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $481
- Better portability (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 86/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Poco F8 Pro scores 13 points higher (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $481 | $229 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $252. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $252.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.