Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini

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Beebom Score

36
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 5.4", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 2227mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 5.4", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 2227mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | Performance, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | Performance, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Mint, Graphite, Cream, Purple | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 04, 2023 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | October 05, 2023 | November 13, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹59,999 | ₹69,900 | ||
| Colors | Mint, Graphite, Cream, Purple | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | ||
| Launch | October 04, 2023 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | October 05, 2023 | November 13, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹59,999 | ₹69,900 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 5.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 476 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1450 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 5.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 476 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1450 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 12 Mini
| Weight | 209 grams | 135 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 209 grams | 135 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2200 | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 920 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2200 | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 920 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), OIS, RAW | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), OIS, RAW | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Generative Edit, Interpreter, Live Translate, Photo Assist | |||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Generative Edit, Interpreter, Live Translate, Photo Assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12 Mini
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | ||||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | ||||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 2227 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 2227 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 12 Mini
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Dual SIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Dual SIM | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |















