Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $599.99)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched October 2023
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G is the "Fan Edition" of the S23 series, featuring a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate, Exynos 2200 (Global) or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US) chipset, triple rear camera system (50MP Wide + 8MP Telephoto + 12MP Ultra-wide), 10MP front camera, 8GB RAM, 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging, wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and 5G connectivity.
LAUNCH
| Announced | October 04, 2023 |
| Released | October 26, 2023 (US) |
| Status | Discontinued |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~403 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (Adaptive) |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (Front and Back) |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) — Global / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US) |
| CPU | Exynos: Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Xclipse 920 — Exynos / Adreno 730 — Snapdragon |
| RAM | 8GB (LPDDR5) |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Operating System | Launched with Android 13 (One UI 5.1); upgradable to Android 17 (One UI 8) |
| Security | In-display optical fingerprint scanner |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | Third-party testing has reported stable 60 FPS on Smooth + Extreme settings. |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | Third-party testing has reported stable 60 FPS on Very High graphics settings. |
| Genshin Impact | Third-party testing has reported around 50-60 FPS at highest settings, though performance varies with temperature and software. |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Both chipset variants deliver strong performance. The Exynos 2200 variant is capable but may show more thermal throttling in sustained heavy gaming compared to the Snapdragon variant. |
BENCHMARK — THIRD-PARTY TEST RESULTS
| AnTuTu v10 / v11 Total | Around 1,073,000 – 1,188,176 points (reported third-party results) |
| AnTuTu CPU | ~329,165 |
| AnTuTu GPU | ~437,040 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | ~1,566 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | ~3,839 |
Benchmark scores are third-party results and can vary significantly depending on chipset variant, software version, temperature, battery level and testing conditions. Scores should be treated as approximate rather than guaranteed results.
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123° (ultrawide) |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 30x Space Zoom (digital) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightography |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 8K @ 24fps, 4K UHD @ 60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps, 720p @ 960fps |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 240fps, 720p @ 960fps |
| Front Video | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W Super Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes — Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (15W) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes — Wireless PowerShare |
CONNECTIVITY
| 5G | Yes — Sub-6 / mmWave (regional) |
| 4G LTE | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with LE |
| NFC | Yes |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Display Output | Samsung DeX support |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual SIM (regional) |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
SENSORS
| Fingerprint | Yes — In-display optical fingerprint scanner |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aluminum frame |
| Front Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Back Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 1.5 meters up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 158.0 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 209 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Mint, Cream, Graphite, Purple |
STORAGE & PRICE
| 128GB | Discontinued (originally $599.99) |
| 256GB | Discontinued (market-dependent pricing) |
MISC
| Model Numbers | SM-S711B (Global), SM-S711U (US) |
Overall: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G offers a 6.4-inch 120Hz display, a 4,500mAh battery, and a versatile triple camera setup. It features the Exynos 2200/Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, 8K video recording, and 25W Super Fast Charging. It was discontinued after the release of newer models.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 FE 5G IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Exynos 2200/Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with 8GB RAM remains capable for everyday tasks and gaming. Android 17 (One UI 8) is the final major version supported. |
| Display | 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1080x2340, 403ppi) with 120Hz refresh rate. |
| Camera | Triple 50MP + 8MP + 12MP camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 8K video recording. |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC. 5G supported. |
| Security Updates | Samsung promised four generations of Android/One UI upgrades and five years of security updates. Update availability and timing may vary by model, region and carrier. |
| Use Case | Still suitable for users who want premium features, a high-quality display, and DeX support at a competitive used-market price. |
Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.