Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy A25
The Verdict
Poco F6 delivers substantially better performance and display quality for $100 less, featuring a flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, superior 2712x1220 AMOLED display with 2400 nits brightness, and rapid 90W charging. Samsung Galaxy A25 offers practical value with IP67 water resistance and reliable mid-range Exynos 1280 performance, but its 1000-nit display and sluggish 25W charging lag behind. Camera capabilities favor Poco F6's 50MP f/1.6 main sensor with 4K@60fps video versus Galaxy A25's f/1.8 with 4K@30fps. Both pack 5000mAh batteries and 120Hz refresh rates, yet Poco's charging speed makes it significantly more practical. Galaxy A25 appeals to budget-conscious buyers prioritizing durability and simplicity, while Poco F6 is the clear winner for performance enthusiasts seeking flagship features at mid-range pricing. Choose Poco F6 unless water resistance is non-negotiable.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F6 if…
- →Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- →90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- →Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A25 if…
- →Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- →OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Poco F6
Pros
- Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- 90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
- Lightweight at 179 g for a 6.67-inch phone
- Starts with 256 GB storage — no 128 GB compromise
Cons
- No ultrawide camera worth using at 8MP
- No wireless charging
- IP64 is basic splash protection — not waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS has ads and bloatware
Samsung Galaxy A25
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
- Ships with Android 14 and four OS update promise
- 5G capable
Cons
- Exynos 1280 shows its age in demanding tasks
- Depth sensor is not a useful third camera
- No wireless charging
- Wi-Fi 5 only
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco F6 | Samsung Galaxy A25 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 197 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Polycarbonate |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.8 mm | 161.0 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP depth |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired | 25W wired |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 1280 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
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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.
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