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 $5.80 per month of safe use, while the 12 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($12.65/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 $245

Buy with care$12.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164

Buy with care$5.80/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 46Galaxy 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 $5.80 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro	Galaxy S23 FE
Price (street)	$245	$164
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak	6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	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, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm	158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	190 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.