12 Pro+ vs Galaxy S23 FE

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 12 Pro+ runs out in Jan 2028 ($15.35/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · 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.

Realme 12 Pro+ $300

Buy with care$15.35/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164

Buy with care$5.77/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 Pro+ 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 Pro+ 56Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 Pro+ 79Galaxy S23 FE 79

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

Battery

12 Pro+ 80Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the 12 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 Pro+ 23Galaxy S23 FE 34

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

Value

12 Pro+ 63Galaxy S23 FE 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 FE at $5.77 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro+	Galaxy S23 FE
Price (street)	$300	$164
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	67W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm	158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	196 g	209 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2028	Oct 2028

12 Pro+ 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.