12+ 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 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: 12+ 5G 68 · 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 2).
5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the 12+ 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 8 months longer than the 12+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12+ 5G | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $215 | $164 |
| Display | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm | 158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 209 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Oct 2028 |
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