Poco M6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE commands a significant premium at $599 versus Poco M6 Pro's $199 price point, and that investment yields meaningful advantages. Samsung delivers superior processing power with the Exynos 2200/Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, noticeably better cameras featuring a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and a 3x telephoto lens alongside 4K video recording, and 5G connectivity. Display quality favors Samsung with Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology and higher peak brightness at 1450 nits. Durability also leans Samsung's way through IP68 rating, aluminum construction, and Gorilla Glass 5. However, Poco M6 Pro impresses at its budget tier with a larger 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, bigger 5000 mAh battery, and impressively fast 67W charging. Battery longevity clearly favors Poco due to capacity advantage. For users prioritizing raw performance, camera versatility, and premium build quality, Samsung justifies its price. Budget-conscious buyers seeking excellent value with solid everyday performance should choose Poco M6 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco M6 Pro if…
- →120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- →67W fast charging at budget price
- →5000 mAh battery with all-day life
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if…
- →Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- →Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- →3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Poco M6 Pro
Pros
- 120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- 67W fast charging at budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with all-day life
- Lightweight at 179 g
- Good 64 MP main camera for the price
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No OIS on main camera
- Only 1080p video recording
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Pros
- Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- 3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
- Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- Wireless charging with reverse wireless PowerShare
Cons
- Exynos 2200 variant has weaker performance and efficiency
- Only 25W wired charging is slow for 2023
- Gorilla Glass 5 is older protection than Victus 2
- 8 MP telephoto resolution is low
- Heavier at 209 g due to older processor thermals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco M6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 209 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79 | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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