Poco X5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Poco X5 Pro delivers exceptional value at $299, featuring a massive 5000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging, vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display at 900 nits, and solid Snapdragon 778G performance. Its 108 MP main camera captures impressive detail, though video maxes out at 4K/30fps. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE costs double but justifies the premium with superior 1450-nit brightness, faster 25W charging paired with 15W wireless, optical zoom telephoto lens, and 4K/60fps video recording. Its Exynos 2200 processor and Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen offer more refined visuals, while IP68 rating surpasses the Poco's IP53 protection. Battery capacity favors Poco at 5000 mAh versus 4500 mAh, critical for heavy users. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing battery longevity and raw specs, Poco X5 Pro represents outstanding value. Those willing to invest more for Samsung's superior camera system, brighter display, wireless charging, and tougher build should choose the Galaxy S23 FE.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco X5 Pro if…
- →108 MP main camera at sub-$300 price
- →67W fast charging
- →120Hz AMOLED display with good colors
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 X5 Pro
Pros
- 108 MP main camera at sub-$300 price
- 67W fast charging
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good colors
- 5G connectivity at budget pricing
- NFC included
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G shows its age in heavy tasks
- 8 MP ultrawide is underwhelming
- No wireless charging
- Software support is limited
- Plastic build
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 X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (MIUI 14 for POCO) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 209 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.0 x 7.9 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.9 | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 67W 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) | 900 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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