Overall Score
75.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#156)75.2
Performance(#221)83.3
Camera(#202)55.5
Display(#658)88.5
Battery(#385)73.5
Build(#2132)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, and is available in multiple colors.
- Its 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, supports HDR10+, and boasts a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals.
- Performance is powered by either the Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, depending on the region, with 8GB of RAM ensuring efficient multitasking.
- The camera system includes a versatile 50 MP main sensor, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording video in 8K.
- A 10 MP front camera is included for high-quality selfies.
- The device is equipped with a 4500 mAh battery that supports 25W wired and wireless charging.
- Running on Android 13 with One UI 6.1, it promises up to four major software updates.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC.
- Stereo speakers enhance the audio experience, although there is no headphone jack.
- Overall, the Galaxy S23 FE combines premium materials, robust performance, and advanced camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, October 04
Announced2023, October 04
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.4"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetExynos 2200 (4 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USA
CPUOcta-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - InternationalOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - USA
GPUXclipse 920 - InternationalAdreno 730 - USA
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera10 MP
Front Camera Details10 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min15W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm (6.22 x 3.01 x 0.32 in)
Weight209 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS VersionAndroid 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo