Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE retains most of what makes the Galaxy S23 a good phone, like the triple-lens camera array and refined aluminum and glass construction. It isn’t as compact, and the processor gets hotter, but it’s a good enough value at $600.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: Spec
Display – 6.4-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor – US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Global: Samsung Exynos 2200
RAM – 8GB LPDDR5X
Storage – 128GB, 256GB, No expandable storage
Power – 4,500mAh battery, 25W Super Fast Charging, 15W Fast Wireless Charging, 4.5W Wireless Powershare, No charger in the box
Cameras – Rear:- 50MP main, Front:- 10MP
Connectivity – 5G (mmWave + Sub6), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC support, USB 3.2 Gen 1
SIM – Single nano-SIM tray, eSIM support
Security – In-display fingerprint sensor, 5 years of security updates (3 OS)
Durability/Materials – IP68, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back, Aluminum frame
Software – Android 13, One UI 5.1
Colors – Graphite, Purple, Cream, Mint
Dimensions and weight – 157.9 x 76.5 x 8.1mm, 209g
Available Variants – Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB,128GB), Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB,256GB)
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Pros
Bright OLED screen
Good build quality
Solid cameras
Excellent software update policy
A decent value
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Cons
Older, hotter processor
Larger than S23 Plus with a smaller screen
Finicky fingerprint reader
Aging Gorilla Glass
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Price in India
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 128GB) – Purple ₹ 54,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 128GB) – Mint ₹ 54,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 128GB) – Graphite ₹ 54,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 128GB) – Tangerine ₹ 54,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 256GB) – Graphite ₹ 59,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 256GB) – Mint ₹ 59,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 256GB) – Purple ₹ 59,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 256GB) – Indigo ₹ 59,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 128GB) – Indigo ₹ 49,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 256GB) – Tangerine ₹ 54,999
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Review: At a glance
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a budget offering in the Galaxy S23 family, which makes a few hardware changes to hit a lower price point. It has a 6.4-inch 1080p OLED screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and 8GB of RAM.
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE retails for $599.99 or $629.99 if purchased from Samsung directly.
- You can purchase the Galaxy S23 FE from Samsung, Best Buy, or Amazon in unlocked form. There are also carrier versions for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and US Cellular.
- I tested the Galaxy S23 FE for two weeks. Samsung supplied the review unit.
- The Galaxy S23 FE is a fairly unremarkable sub-flagship Android phone, but it’s a good buy for Samsung fans who can’t justify the cost of the Galaxy S23. The FE variant offers almost all the same features for $200 less.
A glance will tell you the Galaxy S23 FE is a Galaxy S phone — Samsung just cut a couple of corners to keep the price down. It’s got the same general shape, camera design, and button placement as the other S23 phones. Like those devices, the S23 FE has an aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass on both the front and back.
However, it’s Gorilla Glass 5 instead of the latest Victus 2, as seen on the S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra. It’s a well-built phone overall that feels good in the hand, but it’s a shame we’re not getting more modern Corning glass when the similarly-priced Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 have first-gen Victus protection.