Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
50.8Performance45.6
53.3Display58.3
47.3Camera42.1
47.9Battery36.9
78.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S237 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and performance (+5). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 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: 51 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 37
- 49% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 14.9 mm
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 49% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,750 nits
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,761 vs 5,100
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2640 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 426 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits+49% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| AnTuTu | 1,658,175Bottom 49% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 552,625Top 50% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 410,856Bottom 46% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 273,971Bottom 50% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 420,723Top 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950Top 36% | 2,044+5%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100Top 37% | 6,761+33%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 4,000 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+10% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+49% | 14.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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