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POCO X3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25

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Xiaomi

POCO X3 Pro

$249

42.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25
64.1Inno Score
32.2Performance75.3
60.2Display61.3
31.3Camera47.3
49.4Battery51.4
44Features94.7
5 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro17 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 64.1 to 42.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and performance (+43). 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

  • 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 29% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $249 vs $800

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25

  • Stronger performance score: 75 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 31
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 44
  • 679% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 925,248 vs 118,830
  • 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Screen size6.67 ″+8%6.2 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi416 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—2,600 nits
Screen-to-body—91.1 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)294,736Top 79%792,959+169%Top 16%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)118,830Top 85%925,248+679%Top 16%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)160,316Top 82%331,698+107%Top 25%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)221,452Top 91%528,650+139%Top 19%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
ChipsetSnapdragon 860Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10795,334Top 62%2,578,555+224%Top 5%
Geekbench 6 (single)870Top 79%2,950+239%Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,900Top 66%9,400+224%Top 5%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera20 MP+67%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Capacity5,160 mAh+29%4,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Weight215 g162 g+25%
Thickness9.4 mm7.2 mm+23%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecPOCO X3 ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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