Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $670 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $670
- Better portability (83/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $670 | $229 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- 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
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 119.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $441. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $441.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (85/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (83/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.