Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) 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 $699 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,436,963).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Poco F9 Pro scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 124.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.