Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy S21+
The Verdict
Poco F6 delivers exceptional value at $349, featuring a newer Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, superior 2712x1220 AMOLED display with 2400 nits brightness, and a larger 5000 mAh battery with faster 90W charging. Its 50 MP main camera with OIS and 4K@60fps video rivals flagship performance. Galaxy S21+ ($999) justifies premium pricing through refined design, superior zoom capabilities via 64 MP telephoto lens, 8K video recording, wireless charging, and IP68 water resistance. However, its aging Snapdragon 888 processor, dimmer 1300-nit display, and smaller 4800 mAh battery feel dated. Performance-wise, F6's newer chip provides tangible advantages in gaming and multitasking. Unless telephoto zoom or wireless charging are essential, Poco F6 offers dramatically better value and modern specifications for less than one-third the price.
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 S21+ if…
- →Large 4800 mAh battery with great endurance
- →120Hz AMOLED display
- →Gorilla Glass Victus durability
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 S21+
Pros
- Large 4800 mAh battery with great endurance
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- Gorilla Glass Victus durability
- Good triple camera system
- Flat display is easier to use with screen protectors
Cons
- FHD+ only, no QHD option
- Plastic back on some regions (Glasstic)
- Slow 25W charging
- No microSD card slot (removed in S21 series)
- No charger in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco F6 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 200 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.8 mm | 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.0, 3x hybrid zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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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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