Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $200 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 43/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper: $200 vs $229
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1794
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 190g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 23 points higher (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $200 | $229 |
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $29. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (75/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (67/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (51/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.