Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 206g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Poco F9 Pro scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (83/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco F9 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (84/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (83/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for active users.