Poco X6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Poco X6 Pro delivers exceptional value at nearly half the S23 FE's price, featuring a larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with superior 1800 nits brightness and 2712x1220 resolution versus Samsung's 1450 nits and 2340x1080. MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra matches performance with Exynos 2200, while Poco's 5000 mAh battery with 67W charging significantly outlasts Samsung's 4500 mAh and 25W charging. Samsung counters with better video capability at 4K60fps, telephoto zoom, wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and more refined software. Camera-wise, both excel with OIS on primary sensors, though Samsung's Dual Pixel PDAF and telephoto offer versatility Poco lacks. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing battery life, display quality, and charging speed, Poco X6 Pro offers remarkable performance. However, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE justifies its premium through superior durability, complete feature set, and longer software support, making it ideal for those wanting a more comprehensive experience.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco X6 Pro if…
- →Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- →Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
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 X6 Pro
Pros
- Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Cons
- Plastic frame feels cheap
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 data speeds
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 X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 209 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.45 x 74.34 x 8.25 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.65, OIS | 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 | 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 | 256 GB, 512 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 | 2712 x 1220 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x3.35 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC6 | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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