After skipping a generation, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has officially made its debut. It is being touted as a “budget’ S23 like previous smartphones in the lineup. The hardware inside is familiar though there are some upgrades including a 50MP f/1.8 main lens over the S21 FE’s 12MP f/1.8 primary camera.
Its imaging system will also include a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide and an 8MP f2/.4 telephoto with 3x optical zoom at the back, and a 10MP f/2.4 selfie camera. At the front is a 6.4-inch 2340 x 1080 Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz screen – something we are already intimate with.
The S23 FE will be using last generation chipsets – either a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or an Exynos 2200 depending on the region. This is still an update over its predecessor but we would have liked if Samsung implemented the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 for better performance and thermals. These chips will be complemented by 8GB RAM and a choice of either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.
Battery is nothing spectacular. Samsung is providing a 4,500mAh battery on the S23 FE that supports 25W USB-C charging and wireless charging. It will run on Android 13 with One UI 5.1 and promises 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches.
Check out its specifications below:
| Chipset | 4nm Octa-Core Chipset |
| Screen | 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080, 120Hz |
| RAM | 8GB |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP f/1.8 Main, 12MP f/2.2 Ultrawide, 8MP f/2.4 Telephoto with 3x Optical Zoom |
| Front Camera | 10MP f/2.4 |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Network | Dual-SIM, 5G |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C |
| Battery | 4,500mAh, 25W Fast Charging, Wireless Charging 2.0, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Others | In-Display Fingerprint Scanner, IP68 Dust and Water Resistance |
| Dimensions | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2mm |
| Weight | 209g |
| Colors | Graphite, Purple, Cream, Mint |
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is priced at USD 599 (PhP 34,000) and will hit the retail market this October. No word yet about local pricing and availability, but Samsung has a track record of bringing their whole stack here in the Philippines. Stay tuned.
