Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
The Verdict
Poco F6 delivers flagship performance at a mid-range price with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, superior 2400-nits AMOLED display, and 5000 mAh battery supporting 90W charging. Galaxy Z Flip 3 prioritizes form factor innovation with its foldable design and compact cover display, though it suffers from an older Snapdragon 888, significantly smaller 3300 mAh battery, and weaker 15W charging. Camera specifications favor Poco's 50 MP main sensor with OIS over Samsung's 12 MP, while both maintain 4K video capability. For sustained daily usage and raw performance value, Poco F6 substantially outperforms the aging Z Flip 3. Galaxy Z Flip 3 remains compelling only for users prioritizing pocket-friendly design over practical functionality. Poco F6 is the clear winner for most consumers seeking current-generation specs at exceptional value.
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 Z Flip 3 if…
- →First mainstream affordable foldable at $999
- →IPX8 water resistance on a foldable
- →Much larger cover screen than Flip 5G
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 Z Flip 3
Pros
- First mainstream affordable foldable at $999
- IPX8 water resistance on a foldable
- Much larger cover screen than Flip 5G
- Compact and stylish when folded
- 120Hz inner display
Cons
- Poor battery life with 3300 mAh
- Slow 15W charging
- Dual 12 MP cameras are basic
- Visible display crease
- Snapdragon 888 thermal issues
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco F6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 11, One UI 3.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 183 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP64 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.8 mm | 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) |
| 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/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 10W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 1.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2640 x 1080 (inner), 512 x 260 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (inner) |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1200 |
| 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 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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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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