Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Performance score
By our estimate, Samsung Galaxy S23 beats Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 26%.
A smartphone's score is the score of its chip — our calculation from specs, not a benchmark. See screen, battery and cameras in the tables below.
Overview
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (0–100) | 20.11 | 15.97 |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 2200 (in the US — Snapdragon 8 Gen 1) |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | Q1 2023 | Q4 2023 |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 13 |
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1″ | 6.4″ |
| Resolution | 2340×1080 | 2340×1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
Battery, cameras, body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP |
| Weight | 168 g | 209 g |
Pros and cons
Samsung Galaxy S23
- chip is 26% faster
- more storage in the top version: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- more compact: 6.1″ vs 6.4″ screen
- lighter: 168 vs 209 g
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- bigger screen: 6.4″ vs 6.1″
- cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
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