Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 63/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,436,963).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Poco F8 scores 11 points higher (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Poco F8 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 117.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco F8 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Poco F8 (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (86/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.