Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S23
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Beebom Score
75
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.1", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 3900mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.1", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 3900mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Cream, Green, Lavender, Lime, Phantomblack | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹74,999 | ||
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Cream, Green, Lavender, Lime, Phantomblack | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹74,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.1 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 | 425 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.1 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 | 425 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1750 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Weight | 177 grams | 168 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| Weight | 177 grams | 168 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 740 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 740 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 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 | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 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 | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search | AI Camera, Galaxy AI | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search | AI Camera, Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX |
