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Poco F5 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

Samsung's Galaxy S24+ commands a premium at nearly triple the price, delivering superior display technology with its 3120×1440 Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen (2600 nits vs 1000) and IP68 dust resistance versus Poco's IP53. Camera capabilities favor Samsung significantly—the 50MP main lens with 3x telephoto and 8K video recording outshine Poco's 64MP without zoom. Poco F5 excels in raw processing with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 and exceptional 67W charging against Samsung's 45W, while packing an equal 120Hz refresh rate at substantially lower cost. Battery capacity slightly favors Poco's 5000mAh. For value-conscious buyers seeking solid performance, excellent display, and fast charging, Poco F5 offers remarkable specifications per dollar. Samsung justifies its cost through premium materials, superior optical zoom, flagship processing, and comprehensive professional videography tools. Choose Poco F5 for budget-friendly flagship performance; select Galaxy S24+ for photography enthusiasts demanding optical zoom and best-in-class display quality.

Poco F5
Xiaomi
Poco F5
$349
7.8/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24+
$1,000
9.1/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecPoco F5Samsung Galaxy S24+
SoftwareAndroid 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO)Android 14, One UI 6.1
Body
Weight181 g196 g
MaterialPlastic back, aluminum frameAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP53IP68
Dimensions161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Camera
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Front camera16 MP, f/2.412 MP, f/2.2
Video4K@30fps8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Ultrawide8 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto10 MP 3x optical
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage options256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh4900 mAh
Charging67W wired45W wired
Wireless chargingNo15W
Display
Size6.67 inches6.7 inches
TypeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO
Resolution2400 x 10803120 x 1440
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)10002600
Processor
CPUOcta-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz)
GPUAdreno 725Xclipse 940
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2Exynos 2400
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3

Category Scores

Poco F5
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Value
9.0
7.2
Camera
7.5
9.2
Battery
8.5
7.6
Display
8.2
9.5
Performance
8.0
8.8

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 S24+

Pros

  • Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
  • Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
  • 12 GB RAM standard
  • Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
  • Seven years of software updates

Cons

  • Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
  • No telephoto improvement over S23+
  • Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
  • 45W charging unchanged

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