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12R 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 $5.81 per month of safe use, while the 12R runs out in Jan 2028 ($18.28/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12R 72 · 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 12R $350
Buy with care$18.28/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.81/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
12R 90Galaxy S23 FE 70

The 12R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
12R 85Galaxy S23 FE 65

The 12R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12R 67Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
12R 90Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,500mAh vs 4,500mAh — the 12R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12R 23Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 9 months longer than the 12R.

Value
12R 72Galaxy S23 FE 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12RGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$350$164
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM8GB/16GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight207 g209 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilJan 2028Oct 2028
12R 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.