Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S25
39.3Performance74
49.4Display61.3
46.1Camera47.3
51.4Battery51.4
78.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and features (+16). 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 S23 FE
- 13% higher capacity: 4,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $600 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25
- Stronger performance score: 74 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 147% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 3,800
- 113% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,300,000 vs 1,080,000
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″+3% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 403 ppi | 416 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,450 nits | 2,600 nits+79% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.8 % | 91.1 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,080,000 | 2,300,000+113% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450 | 2,950+103% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,800 | 9,400+147% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP+20% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+13% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 162 g+22% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.2 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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