Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Apple iPhone 16e Specs Comparison
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Apple iPhone 16e |
Released
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Oct 27, 2023
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Released
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Feb 28, 2025
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6.4-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
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6.1-inch · 2532 x 1170 px
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50 MP Main · 10 MP Selfie
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48 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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8GB · 128GB
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8GB · 128GB
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4500 mAh
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4005 mAh
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Display
Size | |
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6.4-inch | 6.1-inch |
Resolution | |
2340 x 1080 px, 29.5:9 ratio, 403 PPI | 2532 x 1170 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI |
Technology | |
Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
Refresh rate | |
120Hz | 60Hz |
Screen-to-body | |
83.24 % | 87.24 % |
Peak brightness | |
1450 cd/m2 (nit) | 1200 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | |
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Super Retina XDR, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield) |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
Processor | |
Octa-core, 1x 2.8GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x 2.50GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-A510 | Hexa-core, 2x 4.04GHz + 4x 2.20GHz |
GPU | |
Adreno 730 | Apple 4-core GPU |
RAM | |
8GB | 8GB (LPDDR5) |
Internal storage | |
128GB, not expandable | 128GB (NVMe), not expandable |
OS | |
Android (14, 13) | iOS (18.x) |
Device type | |
Smartphone | Smartphone |
Battery
Capacity | |
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4500 mAh | 4005 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable | Li - Ion, Not user replaceable |
Charging | |
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging |
Max charge speed | |
Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
Wired: 20.0W Wireless: 7.5W |
Battery Life Estimate
6h 18min
Browsing
16h 15min
Video
8h 3min
Gaming
8h 50min
Battery Life Estimate
6h 4min
Browsing
17h 27min
Video
6h 59min
Gaming
7h 45min
Camera
Rear | |
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Triple camera | Single camera |
Main camera | |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
48 MP (OIS, Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm |
Second camera | |
8 MP (Telephoto) Specifications: Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
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Third camera | |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
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Flash | |
LED | LED |
Video recording | |
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) Features: OIS, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Cinematic mode |
Front | |
10 MP | 12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF), Autofocus, Autofocus), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
137
Overall
146
Photo
128
Video
118
Overall
128
Photo
107
Video
Design
Dimensions | |
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6.22 x 3.01 x 0.32 inches (158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm) |
5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm) thickness with camera 0.33 inches (8.3 mm) |
Weight | |
7.37 oz(209.0 g) | 5.89 oz(167.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) Frame: Aluminum | Back: Glass Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance | |
Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Biometrics | |
Optical in-screen fingerprint | 3D Face unlock |
Keys | |
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | |
White, Black |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, 5G Ready | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79, SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
4G (FDD) | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600), 53 |
3G | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | |
Data Speed | |
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
SIM type | |
Nano SIM, eSIM | eSIM |
HD Voice | |
Yes | |
VoLTE | |
Yes |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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5.3 | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6) MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging | Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging |
Hearing aid compatible | |
M3/T4 | |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Other | |
NFC | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Feb 19, 2025 FCC ID value: BCG-E8725A | |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 1.20 W/kg Body: 1.20 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.55 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 599 | $ 600 / € 699 |
In The Box | |
Phone, Type-C cable, Sim ejector, Papers | USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Oct 04, 2023 | Feb 19, 2025 |
Alternative variants
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 699 / € 829 |
With 512GB internal storage
Internal storage | 512GB |
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MSRP | $ 899 / € 1079 |
International
5G | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79, SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600), 53 |
SIM type | Nano SIM, eSIM |
Links
Full specifications | |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Specs | Apple iPhone 16e Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Review | Apple iPhone 16e Review |
User Reviews | |
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