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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
60.2Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49Inno Score
65.4Performance39.3
52.2Display49.4
46.5Camera46.1
54.2Battery51.4
100Features78.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 FE0 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and features (+21). Samsung Galaxy S23 FE still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 65 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 79
  • 86% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,006,625 vs 1,080,000
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 31% higher Peak brightness: 1,900 nits vs 1,450 nits

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Screen size6.7 ″+5%6.4 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density—403 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits+31%1,450 nits
Screen-to-body—85.8 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)680,913Top 22%—
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)599,095Top 32%—
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)304,545Top 38%—
AnTuTu 10 (UX)422,072Top 41%—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 FE
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2400Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 102,006,625+86%Top 12%1,080,000Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,450Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,800Top 52%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto8 MP8 MP
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video—8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP+20%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Capacity4,900 mAh+9%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Weight190 g+9%209 g
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 FE
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.3
NFCYesYes
USB—USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 FE
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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