Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 209 g | 193 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Sep 2026 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 2200 (International) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA) | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (configuration varies by chipset) | — |
| GPU | Xclipse 920 (Exynos) or Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) | — |
| OS | — | Android 17, One UI 9 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 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 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightography | LED flash, HDR, panorama, 30X SpaceZoom, ProVisual Engine |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4900 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired (Super Fast Charging 2.0), 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless (Wireless PowerShare) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm | 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.36 x 3.02 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g (6.8 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, October 04 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Released 2023, October 26 (USA) | Available. Released 2026, September 04 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus 4,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 209 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus 193 g for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Sep 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 8/10.