HIGHLIGHTS
* Samsung Galaxy S23 Fan Edition has been officially confirmed.
* It is expected to launch soon before the end of this year .
* Its live image has appeared through WPC certification.
* Samsung Galaxy S23 FE bears the model number SM-S711U.
* The marketing name of the phone has been confirmed through the Wireless Power Consortium website.
Back in 2008, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Wireless Power Consortium was formed to promote the universal and widespread usage of a wireless charging standard among all types of phones.
That led to the creation of the Qi standard, which is a form of power transfer that most of the best wireless chargers are using today.
It seems like someone made a slight mistake on the Wireless Power Consortium website, however, as a listing for the all-but-confirmed Galaxy S23 FE has appeared.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has been confirmed to be in the works and is expected to debut later this year.
After appearing on China’s 3C certification and Geekbench, the upcoming Samsung phone appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium website this week.
This reveals Qi wireless charging support and it confirms the phone’s name and model number SM-S711U.
There is also an image of the phone in complete black but the design appears similar to the renders that leaked recently. Beyond this, the listing doesn’t give any information about the specifications.
Samsung launched the Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 smartphones yesterday, and now we all are waiting on the next big innovation of Samsung .
Next in line is S24 flagship series, but we are actually first the Galaxy S23 FE is expected to launch as it was certified by WPC (Wireless Power Consortium) with a live photo of its front panel.
Meanwhile Justin Hume, VP of Mobile at Samsung South Africa, spoke to Android Authority confirming the phone is “imminently coming”.
The executive admitted there is an FE-sized gap in the company’s portfolio between the Galaxy A54 and the Galaxy S23.
The phone is expected to have an Exynos 2200 chipset, although we also heard reports on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and we might see the phone with different chips in different markets.
In the listing, an image of what is presumed to be the Galaxy S23 FE is pictured (via Slashleaks).
The phone in the post matches what we’ve seen from previous leaked illustrations, too. As we noted before, it looks more like the Samsung Galaxy A54 line of phones than the flagship S23.
In addition, the page notes some of the S23 FE’s wireless charging info, much of which is the exact same as the rest of the S23 line of phones.
While the S23 FE utilizing the same Qi wireless charging standard was expected and assumed by consumers, it’s nice to see yet another bit of proof that an announcement of the S23 FE is imminent.
Just recently, in an interview done by Android Authority, Samsung’s vice president of mobile for Samsung South Africa Justin Hume said that there is an “FE-sized gap” between the Samsung Galaxy A54 G5 and the S23.
He also said that there was to be an “imminent” announcement made. We can presume that Hume is talking about the S23 FE, especially due to leaks like this Wireless Power Consortium posting.
Images suggested Samsung Galaxy S23 FE might match the body of the Galaxy A54 with a top-tier chipset, and since the phone is on its way, we will only have to wait for some more time to see it .
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE’s Confirmed
According to the publication, during an interview, Justin Hume, the vice president of mobile for Samsung South Africa, was asked about the gap between the Galaxy A54 5G and the Galaxy S23.
He responded by acknowledging that there is an FE-sized gap between the two models at present. However, he hinted at an upcoming announcement, suggesting that Samsung is planning to fill that gap soon.
Recent reports have revealed that Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy S23 FE in the third quarter of this year in some markets. It is expected to arrive in other markets in the last quarter of this year and the first quarter of 2024.
Some leaks of the S23 FE say that the device will have a 50MP camera that matches what the main S23 has.
It is also rumored to use the Samsung-made Exynos 2200 CPU, which may be quite disappointing to potential buyers.
The rest of the S23 line uses Snapdragon processors worldwide, which have shown to be much faster than Samsung chipsets.
Regardless of what’s inside the S23 FE, it’s nice to see this type of phone return after the lack of a Fan Edition in the S22 line. It’s been over a year and a half since the S21 FE was released.
How soon the S23 FE’s release is depends on how quick the announcement is going to happen ,and that may be sooner than we think.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Specifications (Rumoured)
As per recent reports, the Galaxy S23 FE will come equipped with the Exynos 2200 chip. It is unclear whether Samsung plans to launch the S23 FE with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 onboard in other markets.
The device is expected to feature a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
The Galaxy S23 FE will ship with 6GB / 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and One UI 5.1.1-based Android 13. It will have a 32-megapixel front camera and an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel triple camera unit on the back.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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) What ate Samsung Galaxy S23 FE specifications (expected)?
Ans) * Display: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is expected to feature a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter.
* Processor: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will be powered by the Exynos 2200 SoC, as revealed through the Geekbench listing. However, there are reports of a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 variant for global markets.
* RAM and storage: The handset could come in two variants with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
* Cameras: The Galaxy S23 FE is expected to house a 50MP rear camera along with an 8MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra wide-angle lens. There could be a 12MP front camera for selfies and video chats.
* OS: The phone is likely to ship with Android 13-based OneUI 5.1 custom skin out of the box.
* Battery: The smartphone is expected to pack a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.
2) What are Samsung Galaxy S23 FE WPC listing.Details?
Ans) The WPC listing reveals that the Galaxy S23 FE will support wireless charging, which is not surprising since its predecessors also offered the said feature.
The WPC testing confirmed that the S23 FE is capable of offering 4.4W wireless charging.
This does not seem to be accurate, as it is expected to support 15W wireless charging like the S21 FE. Shown above is the live image of the phone that has appeared in the WPC listing.
It reveals a punch-hole display and buttons for volume and power on the right.
3) Samsung Galaxy S23 FE launch officially confirmed, live image surface via Wireless Power Consortium listing.Details?
Ans) Samsung Galaxy S23 FE’s existence has been officially confirmed, according to a report by Android Authority. It is a crucial piece of news since the company hasn’t released an FE phone since the Galaxy S21 FE, which was announced in January 2022. The company skipped launching the Galaxy S22 FE, and there were reports that the brand would discontinue the FE lineup.
However, recent reports have been gradually revealing the key specifications of the Galaxy S23 FE. And finally, even a Samsung executive has confirmed it.
In addition, the US variant of the device, which bears the SM-S711U model number, has emerged in the database of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The listing has confirmed the wireless charging capabilities of the device. Furthermore, the listing also includes a live image of the phone.