Poco F9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 66/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8050 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
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 238g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 24 points higher (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (83/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 151.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (83/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 24 points (90/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.