Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Price | $253 | $199 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,900 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 209 g |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Oct 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S23 is ahead on our rating, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S23 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.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1750 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Exynos 2200 (International) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 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
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 (128GB model), UFS 4.0 (256GB, 512GB models) | — |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video | 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 | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightography |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | — |
| Charging | 25W wired (PD3.0, 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 209 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM; eSIM | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 rated (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| 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 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Announced | February 1, 2023 | 2023, October 04 |
| Released | February 17, 2023 | — |
| Status | — | Released 2023, October 26 (USA) |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 3,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 versus 209 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 versus Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S23 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 7/10.
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