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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon) vs Galaxy S23

74 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon)
VS
79 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon)
Samsung Galaxy S23

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.4-inch Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon) (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1) that was released on October 4, 2023, against the Samsung Galaxy S23, which is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy and came out 8 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon)
  • Has a 0.3 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 600 mAh larger battery capacity: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • The phone is 8 months newer
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Shows 9% longer battery life (22:02 vs 20:15 hours)
  • 26% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1522K versus 1203K)
  • Delivers 21% higher peak brightness (1203 against 992 nits)
  • Faster storage type - UFS 4.0 versus UFS 3.1
  • Weighs 41 grams less
  • 18% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1831 and 1549 points
  • Better grip in hands – the body is 5.6 mm narrower

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon) and Galaxy S23 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon)
vs
Galaxy S23

Display

TypeDynamic AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Size6.4 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:919.5:9
PPI403 ppi425 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (24-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1450 nits800 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1750 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen-to-body ratio83.2%88%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space - 98.9%
PWM - 240 Hz
Response time - 1 ms
Contrast - ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height158 mm (6.22 inches)146.3 mm (5.76 inches)
Width76.5 mm (3.01 inches)70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)7.6 mm (0.3 inches)
Weight209 g (7.37 oz)168 g (5.93 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamberVapor chamber
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Green, PurpleWhite, Black, Gray, Green, Purple, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon) and Samsung Galaxy S23 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Max clock3000 MHz3360 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)8 (1 + 2 + 2 + 3)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 3 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A710
- 1 core at 3 GHz: Cortex-X2		- 3 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A710
- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 3.2 GHz: Cortex-X3
L3 cache6 MB8 MB
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)HexagonHexagon
GraphicsAdreno 730Adreno 740
GPU shading units10241536
GPU clock818 MHz719 MHz
FLOPS~1675.3 GFLOPS~2089 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU337597380535
GPU448766598896
Memory183031273271
UX234446270109
Total score12038401522811
Samples[2 tests][41 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature - 34.3 °C
Stability - 60%
Graphics test - 72 FPS
Graphics score - 12038
PCMark 3.0
Web score - 14216
Video editing - 7839
Photo editing - 33785
Data manipulation - 12689
Writing score - 19369

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Memory clock3200 MHz -
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256, 512 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMOne UI 6.1One UI 6.1
OS size - 29.7 GB

Battery

Capacity4500 mAh3900 mAh
Max charge power25 W25 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes Yes (10 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (58% in 30 min)Yes (57% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:10 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing07:09 hr08:12 hr
Watching video10:02 hr13:41 hr
Gaming04:27 hr05:20 hr
Standby118 hr109 hr
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61208160 x 6120
ZoomOptical, 3xOptical, 3x
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingUp to 24FPSUp to 30FPS
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 120FPS
Slow motion960 FPS (720p)960 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Telephoto: 8 MP
3) Ultrawide: 12 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Telephoto: 10 MP
3) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length23 mm23 mm
SensorSamsung S5KGN3Samsung S5KGN3
Sensor size1/1.57"1/1.57"
Pixel size1 micron1 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution8 MP10 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Focal length76 mm70 mm
SensorHynix Hi847Samsung S5K3K1
Sensor size1/4.4"1/3.94"
Pixel size1 micron1 micron
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length13 mm13 mm
SensorSamsung S5K3L6Sony IMX564
Sensor size1/3"1/2.55"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.4 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh5070
Preview6772
Zoom123126
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon) from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy S23 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels10 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27364000 x 3000
Aperturef/2.4f/2.2
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorSamsung S5K3J1Samsung S5K3LU
Sensor size1/3"1/3.24"
Pixel size1.22 micron1.12 micron
AutofocusNoPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes, DP 1.2
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*2020
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedOctober 2023February 2023
Release dateOctober 2023February 2023
Launch price$599$799
SAR (head)0.76 W/kg0.96 W/kg
SAR (body)1.04 W/kg1.3 W/kg
Sensors - Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Hall-effect sensor
- Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
Further details
Notes on Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon):
    - The Galaxy S23 FE is available in the USA with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, whereas other countries receive a version with the Exynos 2200.
    - The base (128 GB) storage utilizes a UFS 3.1 memory type, whereas the higher-tier 256 GB variant is equipped with UFS 4.0.
    - Models are available with a single SIM card, dual SIMs, or dual SIMs plus eSIM (depending on the market).
Notes on Galaxy S23:
    - The 128GB version uses slower UFS 3.1 memory, while the 256GB and 512GB models have UFS 4.0.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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