Poco F5 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Poco F5 delivers exceptional value at $349, featuring a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display, capable Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor, and a generous 5000mAh battery with fast 67W charging. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE costs $599 but justifies premium pricing with superior camera versatility: dual telephoto and ultrawide lenses enable creative composition that Poco's single ultrawide cannot match. S23 FE's Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen reaches 1450 nits versus Poco's 1000, offering better outdoor visibility. IP68 water resistance beats Poco's IP53 for durability confidence. However, Poco's lighter weight, larger battery, and dramatically faster charging provide practical daily advantages. For photography enthusiasts prioritizing zoom and advanced Samsung software, S23 FE excels. Budget-conscious users wanting flagship performance and longevity should choose Poco F5.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if…
- →Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- →Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- →3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Pros
- Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- 3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
- Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- Wireless charging with reverse wireless PowerShare
Cons
- Exynos 2200 variant has weaker performance and efficiency
- Only 25W wired charging is slow for 2023
- Gorilla Glass 5 is older protection than Victus 2
- 8 MP telephoto resolution is low
- Heavier at 209 g due to older processor thermals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco F5 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 209 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Related Comparisons
This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
Explore more in phones, see all Xiaomi products or all Samsung products. View full details for the Poco F5 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.