Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $670 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 1,436,963).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $279 vs $670
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $670 | $279 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 153.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $391. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is cheaper by $391.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (90/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.