Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49.7Performance39.3
53.3Display49.4
47.3Camera46.1
47.9Battery51.4
78.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S232 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.5 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+10) and display (+4). 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
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 49
- 39% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,500,000 vs 1,080,000
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,450
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,100 vs 3,800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 48
- 15% higher capacity: 4,500 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
- Lower launch price: $600 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.4 ″+5% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi+5% | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits+21% | 1,450 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 %+2% | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000+39% | 1,080,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950+34% | 1,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100+34% | 3,800 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | 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@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 4,500 mAh+15% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+20% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+7% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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