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; launch prices were $729 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-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 (3,651,476 vs 1,436,963).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- 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 69/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $729
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 69/100). 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). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (97/100 vs 69/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $729 | $599 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 154.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (97/100 vs 69/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
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 — 63/100.
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 69/100).
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.