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11 vs Galaxy S23 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 at $5.77 per month of safe use, while the 11 runs out in Feb 2028 ($17.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 11 73 · 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.

OnePlus 11 $340
Buy with care$17.14/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.77/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
11 90Galaxy S23 FE 70

The 11's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch 2k (3216×1440) 120hz ltpo 3.0 super fluid amoled, 525 ppi, dolby vision.

Performance
11 85Galaxy S23 FE 65

The 11's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
11 79Galaxy S23 FE 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
11 80Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the 11 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
11 24Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 9 months longer than the 11.

Value
11 73Galaxy S23 FE 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec11Galaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$340$164
Display6.7-inch 2K (3216×1440) 120Hz LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM8GB/16GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging100W SUPERVOOC wired charging (80W in North America); no wireless charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main wide (Sony IMX890, OIS), 48MP ultra wide (Sony IMX581), 32MP telephoto 2x (Sony IMX709)50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions163.1 × 74.1 × 8.53 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight205 g209 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Oct 2028
11 full verdict →Galaxy S23 FE full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.