Samsung's FE series has always been a fan favourite since the first Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was released with almost flagship-level specs and a price that sits right between the highest-end A Series smartphone and the entry-level S Series smartphone. This year, Samsung launched two FE devices, the refreshed S21 FE with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 and the new Samsung Galaxy S23 FE with Exynos 2200 SoC and a lot of the features that might make the smartphone look like a flagship on paper. Does the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S23 FE deliver on the brand's promise when they introduced the first ‘Fan Edition' smartphone, and should you buy it at a starting price of Rs. 59,999? Let's find out in this detailed Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE mobile was launched on 4th October 2023. The phone comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 6.40-inch touchscreen display (FHD+). The display sports Gorilla Glass for protection. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is powered by an octa-core processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE runs Android 13 and is powered by a 4500mAh non-removable battery. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE supports wireless charging, as well as proprietary fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE on the rear packs a 50-megapixel primary camera; a 12-megapixel camera, and an 8-megapixel camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 10-megapixel sensor.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE runs One UI 5.1 is based on Android 13 and packs 128GB, 256GB of inbuilt storage. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a dual-SIM (GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. It was launched in Cream, Graphite, Mint, and Purple colours. It features an IP68 rating for dust and water protection.
Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE include Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi Direct, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India) , and 5G with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, in-display fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.
As of 24th December 2024, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE price in India starts at Rs. 29,999.
Product Name | Price in India |
---|---|
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Graphite | ₹ 29,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Mint | ₹ 33,299 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (8GB RAM, 256GB) - Graphite | ₹ 37,749 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE price in India starts from ₹ 29,999. The lowest price of Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is ₹ 29,999 at Flipkart on 24th December 2024.
Brand | Samsung |
Model | Galaxy S23 FE |
Price in India | ₹29,999 |
Release date | 4th October 2023 |
Launched in India | No |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
IP rating | IP68 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 4500 |
Removable battery | No |
Fast charging | Proprietary |
Wireless charging | Yes |
Colours | Cream, Graphite, Mint, Purple |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Resolution Standard | FHD+ |
Screen size (inches) | 6.40 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Protection type | Gorilla Glass |
Processor | octa-core |
RAM | 8GB |
Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB |
Expandable storage | No |
Dedicated microSD slot | No |
Rear camera | 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel |
Front camera | 10-megapixel |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 |
Pop-Up Camera | No |
Operating system | Android 13 |
Skin | One UI 5.1 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes |
NFC | Yes |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
5G | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes |
Barometer | Yes |