Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S25 FE

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 at $7.87 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.68/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 67 · Galaxy S25 FE 74 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy S23 $175

Buy with care$8.68/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE $599

Safe to buy$7.87/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20302032

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23 70Galaxy S25 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy S23 85Galaxy S25 FE 84

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy S23 79Galaxy S25 FE 79

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

Battery

Galaxy S23 58Galaxy S25 FE 78

4,900mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy S25 FE lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23 24Galaxy S25 FE 91

The Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 — 56 months longer than the Galaxy S23.

Value

Galaxy S23 67Galaxy S25 FE 74

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 FE at $7.87 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23	Galaxy S25 FE
Price (street)	$175	$599
Display	6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Exynos 2400
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	3,900 mAh	4,900 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm	161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm
Weight	168 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2028	Oct 2032

Galaxy S23 full verdict →Galaxy S25 FE full verdict →Longevity master board →

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