Note 50s 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S23 FE edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Note 50s 5G 69 · Galaxy S23 FE 71 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,500mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Note 50s 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 6 months longer than the Note 50s 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50s 5G | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $180 | $164 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm | 158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 209 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Oct 2028 |
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