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POCO X3 NFC vs Samsung Galaxy S23

POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23
52.8Inno Score
23.6Performance50.8
60.2Display53.3
34.2Camera47.3
49.4Battery47.9
44Features78.7
7 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+27). 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 53
  • 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 32% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $800

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 24
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
  • 304% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,658,175 vs 410,000
  • 164% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 740

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S23
Screen size6.67 ″+9%6.1 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi425 ppi+8%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,750 nits
Screen-to-body—87.1 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—552,625Top 50%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—410,856Top 57%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—273,971Top 54%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—420,723Top 44%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S23
ChipsetSnapdragon 732GSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10410,000Top 83%1,658,175+304%Top 21%
Geekbench 6 (single)740Top 81%1,950+164%Top 35%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950Top 84%5,100+162%Top 33%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S23
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+8%12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera20 MP+67%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S23
Capacity5,160 mAh+32%3,900 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S23
Weight215 g168 g+22%
Thickness9.4 mm7.6 mm+19%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S23
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S23
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S23
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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