Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE – The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 FE are two close relatives in the Galaxy lineup with differences in display, performance, camera, and battery. The Galaxy S23, launched in February 2023, features a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with HDR10+ support and brightness levels that range from 1200 to 1750 nits, delivering excellent visibility in bright conditions. On the other hand, the Galaxy S23 FE, released in October 2024, has a slightly larger 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display but peaks at 1450 nits.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 uses the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset globally, which offers improved speed and efficiency. The Galaxy S23 FE, however, uses the older Exynos 2200 in international versions and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 for the USA, offering solid performance but not as advanced as the S23. Both devices run on Android 13 with Samsung’s One UI. In the camera department, both phones share a 50MP primary lens and a 12MP ultrawide lens, capable of capturing detailed and wide-angle shots. The Galaxy S23, however, has a superior 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, compared to the 8MP telephoto on the S23 FE. The Galaxy S23 has a 12MP selfie camera, while the S23 FE has a 10MP front camera.
Battery life is slightly better on the Galaxy S23 FE, with its 4500mAh battery. While the Galaxy S23 has only 3900mAh battery life. Storage options, as both offer 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage, though the S23 also provides an additional 512GB storage variant. The S23 FE is a budget-friendly option that still offers a large display, good camera performance, and decent battery life. It is ideal for general users looking for a balanced phone without the highest specs. The Galaxy S23, with its brighter display, advanced processor, and additional storage option, is a better choice for users who value performance and camera quality and are willing to invest a bit more.
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Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | Same |
| Announced | February 2024 | October 2024 |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Same |
| Dimensions | 5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches | 6.22 x 3.01 x 0.32 inches |
| Weight | 168 g | 209 g |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Display | Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+ 1200-1750 nits brightness 19.5:9 ratio ~425 PPI density Always-on display | Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+ 1450 nits brightness 19.5:9 ratio ~403 PPI density |
| Protection/Others | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 IP68 dust/water resistant Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 IP68 dust/water resistant |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | Same |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | 4nm – Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 4nm – Exynos 2200 – International 4nm – Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 – USA |
| CPU | Octa-core 1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core 1×2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 – International Octa-core 1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 – USA |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Xclipse 920 – International Adreno 730 – USA |
| Card slot | No | Same |
| RAM | 8GB | Same |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB UFS 3.1 – 128GB only UFS 4.0 | 128GB, 256GB |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide), dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP (120˚ultrawide), Super Steady video LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Max – 8K@24/30fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 50 MP (wide), dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP (123˚ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 8K@24fps |
| Selfie | 12 MP (wide), dual pixel PDAF HDR, HDR10+ Max – 4K@30/60fps | 10 MP (wide) Max – 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) | Same |
| 3.5mm jack | No 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | Same |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Same |
| NFC | Yes | Same |
| Infrared port | No | Same |
| Radio | No | Same |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C, OTG |
| Sensors | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Circle to Search | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing Samsung DeX Circle to Search |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3900 mAh 25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless | Li-Ion 4500 mAh 25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime | Mint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine |
| Expected Price | $329 (Rs 39,999 in India) approx | $275 (Rs 31,835 in India) approx |
