Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
39.3Performance77.6
49.4Display59.2
46.1Camera42.1
51.4Battery59.7
78.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) 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
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 42
- 37% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 13.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $600 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 51
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 175% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,466 vs 3,800
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.9 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 403 ppi+1% | 400 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,450 nits | 3,000 nits+107% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.8 % | 87.1 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, Canada and China) |
| AnTuTu | 1,080,000 | 2,477,554+129% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 44% | 2,977+105%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,800Top 49% | 10,466+175%Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 38 %Bottom 2% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+5% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 14.2 h+29% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 180 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+37% | 13.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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