Samsung Galaxy S23 leads
by 2 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are closely matched overall. Samsung Galaxy S23 leads in performance and camera. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads in battery.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy S23
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Best for users who prioritize battery.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceResolution
Refresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads | 6.1" | 6.4"Better |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 1750 nitsBetter | 1450 nits |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 422 ppiBetter | 403 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Not available | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Better | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | Not available | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 3.36GHzBetter | 2.8GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | Not available | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 1x3.36GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 3x2.0GHzBetter | 1x2.8GHz + 3x2.50GHz + 4x1.8GHz + 1x3.00GHz + 3x2.50GHz + 4x1.80GHz |
Benchmark Score Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 1231075Better | 1129280 |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 1231075Better | 1129280 |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | Not available | 3550 |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 4950Better | 3946 |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 512GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Needs more data | UFS 3.1 | Not available |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Better | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USA |
GPU Different | Adreno 740 | Xclipse 920 - InternationalAdreno 730 - USA |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter | 50MP + 12MP + 8MP |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 1/1.56Better | 1/1.57 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Close match | 3x | 3x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 30x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 12MPBetter | 10MP |
Front Aperture Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | f/2.2Better | f/2.4 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 FE are closely matched. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USA Battery Capacity: 4500mAh vs 3900mAh The choice depends on your priorities.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S23 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy S23 FE provides extended usage with efficient power management.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 71,400 | ≈ Rs 58,786 |
| PTA | Rs 97,000 | Rs 110,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Both phones excel in different areas. Choose based on your priority.
Both phones have strengths. Samsung Galaxy S23 leads in Performance, Camera, Display, Build. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads in Battery.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S23 FE advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy S23: non-PTA approximately Rs 71,400; PTA Rs 97,000. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: non-PTA approximately Rs 58,786; PTA Rs 110,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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