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Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S23

84,000DA
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

75,000DACheaper

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Faster chip

Samsung Galaxy S23

Bigger battery

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Samsung Galaxy S23

Lighter body

Samsung Galaxy S23

Best value for money

Samsung Galaxy S23

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Size (inches)6.16.4
Panel TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution Height23402340
Resolution Width10801080
Refresh Rate120120
Peak Brightness17501450
PPI425403
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body86.883.2

Platform

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
CPUOcta-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - InternationalOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - USA
GPUAdreno 740Xclipse 920 - InternationalAdreno 730 - USA
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Exynos 2200 - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Process (nm)44
OS NameAndroidAndroid
UI SkinOne UI 6.1.1One UI 6.1
OS Version1313

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Samsung Galaxy S23 +25%
Samsung Galaxy S232,005
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE1,610

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Samsung Galaxy S23 +35%
Samsung Galaxy S235,203
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE3,860

AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S23 +57%
Samsung Galaxy S231,628,500
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE1,034,833
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Geekbench (Single-Core)2,0051,610 (Snapdragon) / 1,601 (Exynos)
Geekbench (Multi-Core)5,2033,860 (Snapdragon) / 3,938 (Exynos)
AnTuTu1,628,5001,034,833 (Snapdragon) / 902,026 (Exynos)

Memory

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Card SlotNoNo
Variants128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Count33
Telephoto10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, (telephoto)8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm, (telephoto)
ultrawide12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)
Wide50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide)50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
FeaturesHDR, HDR10 +—
Count11
Lens12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide)10 MP, f/2.4, 25mm, (wide)

Battery

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Capacity (mAh)39004500
ChemistryLi-IonLi-Ion
Wired Charging (W)2525
Wireless Charging (W)1515

Body

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Height (mm)146.3158
Thickness (mm)7.68.2
Weight (g)168209
Width (mm)70.976.5

Launch

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Announced2023, February 012023, October 04
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, February 17Available. Released 2023, October 05

Network

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G Bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5GHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
TechnologyGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioNoUnspecified
USB TypeType-CType-C
USB Version3.2—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E

Sound

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
3.5mm JackNoNo
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers

Features

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is 11% cheaper at 75,000 DZD versus 84,000 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy S23, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE packs a 4500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Samsung Galaxy S23 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.

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