Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $499 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3900); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $499
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Poco F8 scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (83/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $499 | $229 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $270. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $270.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (86/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.