Galaxy S23 FE vs Galaxy S23+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy S23 FE (supported until Oct 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).
Value Score: Galaxy S23 FE 71 · Galaxy S23+ 69 — 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+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
4,700mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy S23+ lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 8 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $164 | $206 |
| Display | 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz | 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm | 157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Oct 2028 | Feb 2028 |
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