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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VI
55.2Inno Score
39.3Performance55.2
49.4Display51.4
46.1Camera55.8
51.4Battery49.1
78.7Features73.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE12 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and camera (+10). 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 features score: 79 vs 73
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 46
  • 137% higher Optical zoom: 7.1 x vs 3 x
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 79% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 3,800

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 1 VI
Screen size6.4 ″6.5 ″+2%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO OLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density403 ppi+2%396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,450 nits1,862 nits+28%
Screen-to-body85.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 1 VI
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2200Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu1,080,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450Top 44%2,250+55%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,800Top 49%6,804+79%Top 25%
Wild Life Extreme stability—52 %Bottom 9%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 1 VI
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto8 MP12 MP+50%
Optical zoom3 x7.1 x+137%
Max video8K@24fps4K@120fps
Front camera10 MP12 MP+20%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 1 VI
Capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging25 W30 W+20%
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 1 VI
Weight209 g192 g+8%
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP65/IP68
Frame materialAluminumMetal

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 1 VI
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 1 VI
OS at launchAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)Android 14
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 1 VI
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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