POCO F6 ProvsSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO F6 Pro wins
Verdict
POCO F6 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO F6 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. At USD 499, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- POCO F6 Pro takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- POCO F6 Pro takes Display — led by peak brightness (4,000 nits).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Too close to call between POCO F6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
- POCO F6 Pro takes Price — led by price (499 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose POCO F6 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO F6 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose POCO F6 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,000 nits vs 1,750 nits.
- Choose POCO F6 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose POCO F6 Pro if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 45 W.
- Choose POCO F6 Pro if you want a lower price — 499 USD vs 849 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.8 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 501 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 90 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a better camera — 145 pts vs 130 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- POCO F6 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
POCO F6 Pro
Choose POCO F6 Pro if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 499, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if camera matters most. It costs USD 849.
Pros & cons
POCO F6 Pro
- Flagship-level chipset
- 120 W charging
- Great value
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
- Software ads
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 200 MP camera
- 10x optical zoom
- S Pen built in
- Heavy
- 45 W charging
- Aging chipset