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POCO F3 vs Samsung Galaxy S22

POCO F3

Xiaomi

POCO F3

$349

41.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
34.7Performance41.4
47.5Display49.4
31.3Camera46.9
43.3Battery34.1
65.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — POCO F311 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S22 wins this phone face-off, 46.4 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+16) and features (+13). POCO F3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO F3

  • Stronger battery score: 43 vs 34
  • 100% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 10 MP
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 22% higher capacity: 4,520 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $349 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 31
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
  • 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,600 vs 1,050
  • 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy S22
Screen size6.67 ″+9%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802340x1080
Pixel density395 ppi425 ppi+8%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,300 nits
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)378,834Top 66%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)171,089Top 72%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)173,146Top 66%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)266,988Top 72%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy S22
ChipsetSnapdragon 870Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10990,057Top 50%1,100,000+11%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,050Top 66%1,600+52%Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,000Top 63%4,150+38%Top 48%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy S22
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto10 MP
Optical zoom3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera20 MP+100%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy S22
Capacity4,520 mAh+22%3,700 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy S22
Weight196 g168 g+14%
Thickness7.8 mm7.6 mm+3%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy S22
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy S22
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12)Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy S22
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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