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POCO X3 NFC vs Samsung Galaxy S22

POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
23.6Performance41.4
60.2Display49.4
34.2Camera46.9
49.4Battery34.1
44Features78.7
7 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S22 wins this phone face-off, 46.4 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+18). POCO X3 NFC still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 49
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 34
  • 100% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 10 MP
  • 39% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 24
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
  • 168% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,100,000 vs 410,000
  • 116% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,600 vs 740

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S22
Screen size6.67 ″+9%6.1 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802340x1080
Pixel density395 ppi425 ppi+8%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S22
ChipsetSnapdragon 732GSamsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10410,000Top 83%1,100,000+168%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)740Top 81%1,600+116%Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950Top 84%4,150+113%Top 48%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S22
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+8%12 MP
Telephoto10 MP
Optical zoom3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera20 MP+100%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S22
Capacity5,160 mAh+39%3,700 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S22
Weight215 g168 g+22%
Thickness9.4 mm7.6 mm+19%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S22
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S22
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S22
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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