Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
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CAMERA: Good—7.7/10
SIZE: Medium Android
BATTERY: Fair—6.4/10
Evaluation
Pros
- Great camera quality
- High screen refresh rate
- Supports wireless charging
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Moderate battery capacity
- Released late in the year
Ratings by Category
Overall Camera:4.3
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE boasts excellent selfie capabilities due to its top selfie quality, ensuring your personal shots are captured with great detail and clarity. In addition to its versatility and performance in various photography scenarios, it is well-regarded for its reliable software experience that enhances picture-taking, in both optimal and low light conditions.
Photos:4.3
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE delivers very good photos partly because of its strong selfie performance, which is highly prioritized by users. Additionally, the phone's photo-taking capabilities are augmented by a well-regarded photos software experience that enhances the resolution, dynamic range, and low light performance of the images.
Performance:4.2
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Videos:4.1
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE captures high-quality videos thanks to its excellent video stabilization and good resolution and frame rate. Additionally, it provides a strong software experience for video recording, enhancing the overall quality of the footage.
Battery Life:3.5
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $600 | ||
Brand | Samsung | ||
Operating System | Android | ||
Release Date | October 26, 2023 | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | 6.4" | ||
Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | ||
Variable refresh rate | No | ||
Pixels Per Inch | 403 | ||
Display Type | OLED | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | SD8G1 | ||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score  | 7.8/10 | ||
Photos Score | 7.7/10 | ||
Videos Score | 7.3/10 | ||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | ||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6.4 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | ||
Wireless Charging | Yes | ||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | ||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (4.5 watts) | ||
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | 6.22" x 3.01" | ||
Weight | 7.37 oz | ||
Back Material | Glass | ||
Stereo Speakers | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | Yes | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | ||
A2DP | Yes | ||
WiFi Version | 6e | ||
NFC | Yes | ||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | ||
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | ||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | ||
Color | Mint, Purple, Tangerine, Indigo, Cream, Graphite | ||
Stock Android | No | ||
SD Card | No | ||
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Iyaz Akhtar | October 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is easily one of the best midrange Android phones on the market. The S23 FE has some appealing features you won't find on the Pixel 8 like a dedicated telephoto camera, a bigger screen, and the ability to use it like a computer via Samsung's Dex mode. So if productivity is more important to you than camera tricks, you won't find a better phone than the Galaxy S23 FE."
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