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POCO X3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

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Xiaomi

POCO X3 Pro

$249

42.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49Inno Score
32.2Performance39.3
60.2Display49.4
31.3Camera46.1
49.4Battery51.4
44Features78.7
5 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins this phone face-off, 49 to 42.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and camera (+15). POCO X3 Pro 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 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 49
  • 100% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 10 MP
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 15% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $249 vs $600

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 39 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 31
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
  • 67% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 870

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Screen size6.67 ″+4%6.4 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi403 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,450 nits
Screen-to-body—85.8 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)294,736Top 79%—
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)118,830Top 85%—
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)160,316Top 82%—
AnTuTu 10 (UX)221,452Top 91%—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
ChipsetSnapdragon 860Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10795,334Top 62%1,080,000+36%Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (single)870Top 79%1,450+67%Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,900Top 66%3,800+31%Top 52%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—8 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera20 MP+100%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Capacity5,160 mAh+15%4,500 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Weight215 g209 g+3%
Thickness9.4 mm8.2 mm+13%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12)Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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