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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Released Oct 5, 2023$600 launch pricePhone

Samsung's greatest-hits sampler for $599: a 6.4-inch 120Hz AMOLED, IP68, wireless charging and a real 3x telephoto. The Exynos 2200 is the compromise - it runs warm and lands well behind the S23's Snapdragon.

Pros

  • Flagship-grade 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • 3x optical telephoto and 50MP OIS main camera
  • IP68 plus 15W wireless charging at mid-range money
  • 4500mAh battery outlasts the standard S23

Cons

  • Exynos 2200 runs hot and throttles under load
  • 25W charging with no charger in the box
  • 209g feels heavy for a 6.4-inch phone
49Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance39.3
Display49.4
Camera46.1
Battery51.4
Features78.7

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Display

Screen size
6.4 ″
Panel type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080x2340
Pixel density
403 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,450 nits
Screen-to-body
85.8 %

Performance

Chipset
Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10
1,080,000Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (single)
1,450Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
3,800Top 52%
RAM (max)
8 GB
Storage options
128/256GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Ultra-wide
12 MP
Telephoto
8 MP
Optical zoom
3 x
Max video
8K@24fps
Front camera
10 MP
OIS
Yes

Battery

Capacity
4,500 mAh
Wired charging
25 W
Wireless charging
15 W
Active use endurance
11 h

Design

Weight
209 g
Thickness
8.2 mm
IP rating
IP68
Frame material
Aluminum

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 3.2
eSIM
Yes

Software

OS at launch
Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge
4 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
No

Quick answers

Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE good in 2026?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE earns an Inno Score of 49/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Samsung's greatest-hits sampler for $599: a 6.4-inch 120Hz AMOLED, IP68, wireless charging and a real 3x telephoto. The Exynos 2200 is the compromise - it runs warm and lands well behind the S23's Snapdragon.

What is the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE AnTuTu score?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 1,080,000 points in AnTuTu 10. That puts it in the top 44% of the chips and devices we have measured in this category. In Geekbench 6 it reaches 1,450 single-core and 3,800 multi-core.

What are the key specs of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

Chipset: Samsung Exynos 2200 · Screen size: 6.4 ″ · Capacity: 4,500 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 Turbo, Fairphone (Gen 6+) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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