Galaxy S23 FE vs Galaxy S23+
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S23 FE and the Galaxy S23+ — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S23 FE vs Galaxy S23+: the key differences
The Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S23+ launched in the same year (2023) as part of the same generation, so they share a great deal — but they are aimed at different buyers.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S23+ runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, while the Galaxy S23 FE uses the Exynos 2200 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S23+ has the larger battery, 4,700 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S23 FE — 6.4″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S23+ — 6.6″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S23 FE — 50 + 8 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy S23+ — 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide).
- ◆Charging: Galaxy S23 FE — 25 W; Galaxy S23+ — 45 W.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S23+ is lighter at 196 g (vs 209 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S23 FE — $599; Galaxy S23+ — $999.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Release | October 2023 | February 2023 |
| Display | 6.4″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.6″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 (403 ppi) | 1080 × 2340 (393 ppi) |
| Chipset | Exynos 2200 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB | 256 / 512 GB |
| Main camera | 50 + 8 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 13 (up to 15) | Android 13 (up to 15) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm | 157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 196 g |
| Build | Glass Gorilla Glass 5 + aluminum | Glass Victus 2 + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $599 | $999 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.