HIGHLIGHTS
1. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE might launch soon in the next few weeks.
2. The US and global variants of the phone will pack different SoCs.
3. Support pages of the US and Global variant of the phone have gone live.
Samsung is long overdue to launch a Fan Edition version of its flagship Galaxy S-series device.
The South Korean brand had last launched the Galaxy S21 FE in 2021. Now, Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S23 FE later this year.
The device has already appeared in several leaks and rumors till now. It has started bagging various certifications including 3C and a battery certification from South Korea.
The Galaxy S23 FE has now been spotted on Geekbench.
Samsung recently refreshed the Galaxy S21 FE in India with a new Snapdragon 888 SoC variant.
The fairly old phone got a faster and more power efficient chip compared to the Exynos 2100 SoC found in the original model launched back in January 2022.
Samsung might launch the Galaxy S23 FE as a successor to the S21 FE in various markets.
The company has not confirmed any details about the launch timeline. Meanwhile, details about the Galaxy S23 FE have surfaced online.
The US and global variants of the Galaxy S23 FE have been spotted on Geekbench. In addition to this, the support pages of the devices have gone live as well, further confirming their existence.
Let’s take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE specifications, features and other details revealed so far.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE listed on Geekbench
For those unaware, last week the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE appeared on Geekbench with the model number SM-S711B.
Now, a new listing on the benchmarking platform with a different model number reveals new info.
The new particular variant of the Galaxy S23 FE has the model number SM-S711U1 which potentially suggests at the US and global variants of the device.
The listing reveals a motherboard codenamed taro and it comprises four cores clocked at 1.79GHz, three cores at 2.50GHz, and one core and 3GHz.
It has an Adreno 730 GPU onboard. The chipset details correspond to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.
The new listing also mentions 8GB RAM onboard and Android 13 OS. In Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core test results, the device scores 1,549 and 3,718 points respectively.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Launch Soon
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will be a trimmed down version of the flagship S23 series launched earlier this year.
The phone might launch soon.
Ahead of the official debut, the US and global variants of the S23 FE have been spotted on Geekbench.
The US variant of the phone carries the model number SM-711U1 and draws power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
The SoC has a peak clock speed of 3.0GHz and comes with three performance cores clocked at 2.50GHz.
It also has four efficiency cores clocked at 1.79GHz. The US variant of the S23 FE has 8GB of RAM and runs Android 13 out of the box.
It will likely have One UI 5.1 on top.
The device also scored 1549 and 3718 points in Geekbench 6’s single-core and multi-core tests.
The Galaxy S23 FE global variant, on the other hand, has a different SoC. The device carries the model number SM-711B and features an SoC codenamed s5e9925, which is essentially the Exynos 2200 SoC.
The SoC has a peak clock speed of 2.8GHz and features three performance cores clocked at 2.5GHz. It also has four efficiency cores clocked at 1.82GHz.
The global variant has 8GB of RAM and also runs Android 13 out of the box. It is likely to have One UI 5.1 on top as well. The global variant of the S23 FE scored 1613 and 4049 points on Geekbench 6.
As mentioned above, support pages of the S23 FE have gone live as well. Therefore, we can expect the phone to launch in various regions very soon.
Recently, design renders of the Galaxy S23 FE had leaked online. The design renders revealed that the phone will look similar to the flagship S23 series and also come with a triple-camera setup on the back.
There will be a flat 6.4-inch display with thin bezels around it.
Also, the frame is slightly curved and has a the power and volume keys on the right edge.
The bottom edge houses the USB Type-C port and the speaker grille.
Some other leaked details include a 50MP primary camera sensor, a 4500mAh battery and support for 25W fast charging.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is expected to launch in a select few markets.
We already know that the device with model number SM-S711B will be powered by Exynos 2200.
It remains to be seen if Samsung will offer the S23 FE in two processor options or if they will differ based on region.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G Key Specifications
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4500 mAh |
| Display | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | April 26, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.8 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.52 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.82 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 405 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Design
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant, IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Quad | |
| Resolution | 64 MP, Primary Camera 12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 5 MP, Macro Camera 5 MP, Depth Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs
1) Leaked Galaxy 23 FE Geekbench listings could give us a glimpse at key specs for the phone.Details?
Ans) Having just launched a new variant of the Galaxy S21 FE in India with the Snapdragon 888, Samsung is now shifting its focus on the next device in the lineup. Curiously, all recent leaks and rumors suggest that it could be marketed as the S23 FE rather than S22 FE. While its launch date remains a mystery, a couple of recent Geekbench listings have now revealed that Samsung could offer two versions of the device with different chipsets in the U.S. and global markets.
The first listing, which went live earlier this month, is for a Samsung device with the model ID ‘SM-S711B.’ This is tipped to be the global variant, and is expected to be sold in Europe, Asia, and other non-U.S. markets. As per the listing, it is powered by the Exynos 2200 SoC (listed as ‘motherboard s5e9925’), which has a tri-cluster architecture and is clocked at a maximum of 2.8GHz. It also has an integrated Xclipse 920 GPU. This particular variant sports 8GB of RAM, but it’s not clear if Samsung will offer a higher-end model with more memory.
The latest listing is for a variant codenamed ‘Samsung SM-S711U1.’ Unlike the earlier model, this one is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, listed on Geekbench as ‘motherboard Taro.’ This one also has a tri-cluster CPU, but is clocked slightly higher, at up to 3GHz. Like the Exynos model, this one also has 8GB of RAM. This variant is most likely the one coming to the U.S., as denoted by the ‘U’ in its model name. The twin listings also show that both variants are running Android 13.
2) Global Galaxy S23 FE to feature Exynos 2200, US version will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.Details?
Ans) The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is coming in the third quarter of this year as the no-nonsene member of the Galaxy S23 series, but it looks like it won’t be united around the same chipset globally.
Geekbench runs and official support pages reveal the Galaxy S23 FE will run different chipsets, depending on the market. The global variant will carry the 4nm Exynos 2200 with 8GB of RAM. This is the same chipset as the Galaxy S22 Ultra and one that is criticized for being less energy efficient than its Qualcomm-made peer. The main reason behind the disparity in efficiency was reportedly Samsung’s 4nm manufacturing process, which wasn’t as efficient as TSMC’s 4nm process.
Incidentally, the US variant of the Galaxy S23 FE will be based on exactly that TSMC 4nm node courtesy of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It too will be paired with 8GB of RAM.
Qualcomm is generally perceived as the better choice, so much so that Samsung even unveiled a Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India this week.