Galaxy S23 vs Poco M7 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Poco M7 Pro 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).
Value Score: Galaxy S23 67 · Poco M7 Pro 5G 69 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,110mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Poco M7 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Poco M7 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 10 months longer than the Galaxy S23.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S23 | Poco M7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $175 | $175 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1080p (395 ppi), 120Hz, 2100 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 3,900 mAh | 5,110 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm | 162.4 × 75.7 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Dec 2028 |
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