OnePlus 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 11 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $669 | $199 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 205 g | 209 g |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Oct 2023 |
Summary: OnePlus 11 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 11 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the cheaper option.
Display
| OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO3 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3216 pixels, 20.1:9 ratio (~525 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 (OxygenOS 13/ColorOS 13) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Exynos 2200 (International) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (configuration varies by chipset) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Xclipse 920 (Exynos) or Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) |
Memory
| OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 3.1), 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0), 256GB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0), 512GB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0) | — |
| RAM | — | 8GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX890); 48 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", AF (Sony IMX581); 32 MP, f/2.0, 48mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", PDAF, 2x optical zoom (Sony IMX709) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Features | Hasselblad Color Calibration, LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightography |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm | 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | Auto-HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 100W wired (International), 80W wired (US), 1-50% in 10 min, 1-100% in 25 min (advertised) | 25W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.1 x 8.53 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Protection | IP64 dust and splash resistant | — |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, 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, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, January 04 (China) | 2023, October 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, February 16 (Global) | Released 2023, October 26 (USA) |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
OnePlus 11 — 5,000 mAh for the OnePlus 11 versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
OnePlus 11 — 205 g for the OnePlus 11 versus 209 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Which is newer, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — Feb 2023 for the OnePlus 11 versus Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Is the OnePlus 11 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 11 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 7/10.