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; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 66/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3900); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Poco F8 scores 8 points higher (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 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). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Poco F8 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 8 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 74/100, 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 (91/100 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.