Samsung Galaxy S24 FEvsPOCO F6
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO F6 wins
Verdict
POCO F6 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO F6 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 349, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- POCO F6 takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- POCO F6 takes Display — led by pixel density (446 ppi).
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Too close to call between POCO F6 and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.
- POCO F6 takes Price — led by price (349 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 1,500,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want a better camera — 133 pts vs 126 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose POCO F6 if you want…
- Choose POCO F6 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose POCO F6 if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose POCO F6 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,400 nits vs 1,900 nits.
- Choose POCO F6 if you want sharper selfies — 20 MP vs 10 MP.
- Choose POCO F6 if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh.
- Choose POCO F6 if you want faster charging — 90 W vs 25 W.
- Choose POCO F6 if you want a lower price — 349 USD vs 549 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- POCO F6
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The cheap alternative
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?
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if camera matters most. It costs USD 549.
POCO F6
Choose POCO F6 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 3x telephoto
- 7 years of updates
- Value
- Heavier chipset
- 25 W charging
- Big bezels
POCO F6
- Near-flagship chipset
- 90 W charging
- Excellent value
- Average cameras
- Plastic build
- Software ads