Poco F6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
Poco F6 Pro delivers exceptional flagship performance at half the price, featuring a superior 4000-nit AMOLED display with 3200x1440 resolution, faster 120W charging, and a larger 5000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy S23+ counters with a premium build using Armor Aluminum, superior IP68 dust/water resistance versus IP64, and a dedicated 3x optical telephoto lens absent on Poco. Display brightness favors Poco significantly at 4000 nits compared to 1750 nits, though S23+ offers wireless charging and refined One UI software. Camera quality remains comparable between both 50 MP main sensors with OIS. For value-conscious buyers wanting cutting-edge specs, Poco F6 Pro offers remarkable flagship capabilities at $449. Samsung justifies its premium positioning through build refinement, dedicated zoom telephoto, and wireless charging convenience. Poco F6 Pro emerges as the superior choice for most users seeking performance and display quality per dollar.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F6 Pro if…
- →120W charging goes from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip at a mid-range price
- →4000-nit 2K AMOLED display is one of the brightest in any price bracket
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Poco F6 Pro
Pros
- 120W charging goes from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip at a mid-range price
- 4000-nit 2K AMOLED display is one of the brightest in any price bracket
- 8K video recording capability
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity is future-proof
Cons
- Mediocre 8MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging despite the premium build
- IP64 — not truly waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS software bloat remains an issue
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco F6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 75.0 x 8.2 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Light Fusion 800) | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4000 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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