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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Sony Xperia 5 V

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
50.3Inno Score
VS
Sony Xperia 5 V
50.3Inno Score
43.7Performance39.3
49.4Display48.4
46.1Camera42.3
51.4Battery67.9
78.7Features68
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE9 spec wins — Sony Xperia 5 V

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 50.3 against 50.3 for Sony Xperia 5 V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 42
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 68
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
  • 12% higher Peak brightness: 1,450 nits vs 1,295 nits

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 5 V

  • Stronger battery score: 68 vs 51
  • 45% higher Active use endurance: 16 h vs 11 h
  • 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,198 vs 3,938
  • 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,006 vs 1,601
  • 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 5 V
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 5 V
Screen size6.4 ″+5%6.1 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XOLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2520
Pixel density403 ppi449 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,450 nits+12%1,295 nits
Screen-to-body85.8 %+3%83 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 5 V
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 5 V
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2200Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 121,544,095Bottom 35%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,601Top 46%2,006+25%Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,938Bottom 51%5,198+32%Top 41%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 5 V
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 5 V
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@24fps4K@120fps
Front camera10 MP12 MP+20%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 5 V
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 5 V
Capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging25 W30 W+20%
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance11 h16 h+45%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 5 V
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 5 V
Weight209 g182 g+13%
Thickness8.2 mm+5%8.6 mm
IP ratingIP68IP65/IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 5 V
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 5 V
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 5 V
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 5 V
OS at launchAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)Android 13
OS update pledge4 years+100%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sony Xperia 5 V
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FESony Xperia 5 V
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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