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; launch prices were $529 and $799. 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 (3,024,818 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $799
- 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $529 | $799 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- 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
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Poco F8 Pro was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.