Galaxy S23 Fe vs Galaxy S23: Is It Worth Going for the Flagship?

Intro

After skipping a generation, Samsung released its new Fan Edition phone, the Galaxy S23 FE, which came in hot with a set of specs and overall package value that can rival its $200 more expensive sibling, the Galaxy S23.

Now, yes, there are corners that had to be cut, obviously. The glass protecting the phone is not as durable as the one on the S23, it is heavier and bigger, and some other small differences. But it honestly feels like the S23 FE can steal many potential S23 buyers.

Design and Size

Samsung has began making all of its phones throughout the different price ranges share very similar if not the same design language, and we can easily see that in this comparison, as the S23 FE is almost indistinguishable from the S23 when it comes to how they look.

The other design difference is that while the S23 comes with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protecting the back side, the S23 FE comes with the less durable Gorilla Glass 5. Both phones, however, come with IP68 water and dust protection.

The other differentiator are the color options. The S23 FE comes in Mint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, and Tangerine (last two are exclusive to Samsung.com orders). The S23, on the other hand, comes in Cream, Lavender, Green, and Phantom Black.