Poco X6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
Poco X6 Pro delivers exceptional value at $299, featuring a vibrant 1800-nit AMOLED display, capable MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor, and rapid 67W charging with a larger 5000mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy S23+ commands a $700 premium, justified by superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance, refined camera system with 3x telephoto and 8K video recording, wireless charging, and IP68 rating versus IP53. Display sharpness favors S23+ (2340x1080 vs 2712x1220 resolution actually benefits Poco's pixel density on smaller content), while both offer 120Hz refresh rates. Camera quality separates these devices most significantly: S23+ excels in low-light and zoom scenarios, Poco handles everyday shooting adequately. Battery life favors Poco due to larger capacity, though S23+ charges faster to full (45W). For budget-conscious users prioritizing performance and display quality, Poco X6 Pro represents outstanding value. Samsung Galaxy S23+ suits those demanding premium build quality, superior cameras, and ecosystem integration. Recommendation: Choose Poco X6 Pro for value, S23+ for premium 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+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
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+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 195 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.45 x 74.34 x 8.25 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x3.35 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC6 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| 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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