Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
41.4Performance39.3
49.4Display49.4
46.9Camera46.1
34.1Battery51.4
78.7Features78.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S223 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins this phone face-off, 49 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17). Samsung Galaxy S22 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 S22
- 25% higher telephoto: 10 MP vs 8 MP
- 20% lower weight: 168 g vs 209 g
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,600 vs 1,450
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 34
- 22% higher capacity: 4,500 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
- 12% higher Peak brightness: 1,450 nits vs 1,300 nits
- Lower launch price: $600 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.4 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi+5% | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,450 nits+12% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+2%Top 42% | 1,080,000Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600+10%Top 47% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150+9%Top 48% | 3,800Top 52% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP+25% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 4,500 mAh+22% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+20% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+7% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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