Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

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Galaxy S23 FE compared with Galaxy S25 FE
SamsungGalaxy S23 FESamsungGalaxy S25 FE
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023September 2025
Display
Screen size6.4″6.7″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness403 pixels per inch (better)385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,450 nits–
Display typeFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2,340 × 1,080), adaptive 60–120 Hz; 6.4 inches as a full rectangle, 6.3 inches with rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz refresh rate (60/120 Hz)
Pixel density401 ppi (Samsung UK)–
Brightness detail1,450 nits peak–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 front and backCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features–Vision Booster
Performance
ChipExynos 2200Exynos 2400
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUSamsung Exynos 2200, octa-core, 2.8 GHz + 2.5 GHz + 1.8 GHz; 8 GB of RAMDeca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)
GPU–Hardware-based ray tracing
Cooling–Vapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy S24 FE
Storage type128 GB (100.7 GB available) or 256 GB (219.1 GB available); no microSD slot–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera8 MP8 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front camera10 MP12 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus, OIS50 MP wide, F1.8, 84° field of view, OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.212 MP, F2.2, 123° field of view
Telephoto camera8 MP, F2.4, 3x optical zoom8 MP, F2.4, 32° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Front camera10 MP, F2.4, fixed focus12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view
Zoom3x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 30x3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
Video recording8K (7,680 × 4,320) at 24 fps; slow motion at 960 fps (HD) and 240 fps (Full HD)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresNightography; Pro ModeProVisual Engine; Nightography with low noise mode; Super HDR video
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh4,900 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 22 hoursUp to 28 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W (better)
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 15 W
Battery life detail4,500 mAh typical, 4,370 mAh rated; video playback (streaming) up to 22 hours; internet use up to 19 hours (LTE) or 20 hours (Wi-Fi); talk time up to 39 hours (4G)Rated (minimum) capacity 4,755 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B
Wired chargingUp to 50% in 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter (sold separately)Up to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible
Wireless chargingFast Wireless ChargingFast Wireless Charging up to 15 W (WPC); Qi2 with a compatible case
Charges other devices–Wireless PowerShare
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight209 g190 g (better)
Thickness8.2 mm7.4 mm (better)
Height × width158 × 76.5 mm161.3 × 76.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Materials–Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ back
ColoursMint, Cream, Graphite, Purple; Indigo and Tangerine online exclusivesIcyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White
Water resistance detailIP68IP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor, face recognitionFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, light, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
Speakers–Stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 13; One UI 6.0 at UK launchOne UI 8 (Android 16)
Software updatesFour generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)
AI features–Galaxy AI, including Now Bar, Now Brief, Generative Edit, Instant Slow-mo, Audio Eraser and Auto Trim; Gemini Live; Circle to Search with Google
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G Sub6; 4G LTE5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or eSIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYesYes
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS

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