Samsung is arguably one of the best Android phone manufacturers in the market, continually releasing new phones to expand their customers’ choices.

This October, Samsung announced the release of a new set of devices in the Fan Edition (FE) family: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE.

We all want to know what to expect from these devices, and that’s why we’re here. In this article, we will be reviewing the Galaxy S23 FE.

Design & Display:

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE features a 6.4-inch FHD+ 2340 x 1018 AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The phone has slim bezels on its screen, and its maximum brightness is expected to exceed 1000 nits, which surpasses that of its counterpart, the A54. However, it’s not as bright as the S23 flagship phones, which reach approximately 1750 nits.

The dimensions of the Galaxy S23 FE are 157.9 x 76.5 x 8.1mm, and it boasts a sleek Corning Gorilla Glass 5 design on both the front and back surfaces, providing a protective yet luxurious look. However, this design choice adds to the overall weight of the phone. It is encased with aluminum rails, reducing its weight to 209g. Color options include Graphite, Cream, Mint, and Purple. While its design resembles that of the older Galaxy A series, it promises enhanced durability.

Camera

The S23 FE features a triple rear camera system arranged linearly, equipped with Advanced Digital Image Stabilization (VDIS) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for capturing steady shots. It comprises a 50 MP primary camera, a 12 MP ultrawide camera, and an 8 MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom capabilities. Additionally, it houses a 10 MP front camera in an on-screen hole punch cutout for selfies.

Storage and OS:

The Samsung phone comes with 8GB of RAM and is available in both 128GB and 256GB ROM variants. However, it does not support expandable storage. The Galaxy S23 FE is powered by the Snapdragon Gen 1 SoC, the same as the  Samsung Galaxy S22, which, while not the latest, ensures efficient performance.

It operates on Android 13 with One UI 5.1. Samsung has committed to providing updates for four major OS versions and five years of security patches, ensuring the device’s longevity through a robust software update policy.

Battery and Charging:

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is equipped with a 4500mAh battery that supports fast charging. With 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging capabilities, the phone can recharge up to 50% of its power within 30 minutes. While not groundbreaking, it’s worth noting that the phone supports wireless charging.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Fan Edition was officially announced on October 3rd but will not be available until October 26th, starting at a price of $600.

The phone is positioned as an above mid-range Galaxy phone, offering standout features among other flagship phones while incorporating some toned-down aspects to maintain a competitive price within the mid-range Samsung Flagship phones’ range.

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Pre-orders for the previous year’s Galaxy S22 series had already been a great success, with numbers more than double those of the Galaxy S21 series within the first week.

This year, pre-order results were even higher than those of the Galaxy S22 series, with 60% of consumers opting for the most premium Galaxy S23 Ultra.

“The great momentum we’re witnessing speaks to customers’ excitement about products that push the envelope and give them the freedom to express themselves creatively,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “This year’s pre-order numbers echo our customers’ strong trust in our brand and demonstrate how our commitment to ground-breaking innovation and sustainability continues to resonate with consumers.”

Led by the Galaxy S23 Ultra with its new 200MP Adaptive Pixel sensor and iconic embedded S Pen, the Galaxy S23 series, also featuring the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23, represents a new era of Samsung’s ultimate premium phone experience. The Galaxy S23 series features epic cameras that give users more freedom to explore their creativity, fast mobile graphics thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, and a striking design that advances the company’s sustainability commitments with more components made using recycled materials than in any other Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S23 series also unlocks the next level of mobile security with Samsung Message Guard. This powerful sandboxing tool preemptively protects against zero-click exploit attacks.

This is a new kind of cyberattack where just receiving an image can compromise a device – even without the user’s interaction. Samsung Message Guard acts as a virtual quarantine, trapping harmful images and ensuring you receive safe images.

Find out more about at Samsung Message Guard.

Samsung Galaxy’s epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy unleashes premium experiences, including groundbreaking AI, future-ready mobile gaming feature and powerfully sustained game play with the world’s fastest mobile graphics.

On the Galaxy S23 Ultra, an embedded S Pen that many long-time Samsung Galaxy users know and love offers more possibilities for productivity, notetaking, hobbies and more.

All the Galaxy S23 series’ new standard-setting innovations are housed within a striking design that advances the company’s sustainability commitment with more components made using recycled materials than any other Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

A Samsung Galaxy Camera with More Megapixels and Extensive Creative Controls, From Day to Night

Galaxy S23 Ultra makes it easier for any level of photographer to capture phenomenal content.

It offers Samsung Galaxy’s most advanced camera system, tailored for nearly any lighting conditions and engineered to render incredible detail.

Improved Nightography capabilities transform how the Galaxy S series optimizes photos and videos in a wide range of ambient conditions.

Additional camera advancements include:

• Low-light or in situations that would normally create a blur, videos are stable with doubled optical image stabilizer (OIS) angles in all directions on Galaxy S23 Ultra.
• Recording videos feel more cinematic with enhanced 8K video at 30 frames per second with a wider angle.
• Advanced, object-based AI analyzes each detail in the frame, even down to minute facial features, such as hair and eyes, to carefully reflect a person’s dynamic characteristics.
• For an even more enhanced video experience, the new 360 Audio Recording feature on Galaxy Buds2 Pro creates multi-dimensional sound.

The new S series is the first to feature Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus 2, offering durability for long-term use and consisting of an average of 22 percent pre-consumer recycled content. Plus, every Galaxy S23 smartphone comes in a redesigned packaging box which applies paper made with 100 percent recycled paper.

With the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung Galaxy is doing more to minimize its impact on the environment without compromising quality and aesthetic.

The Galaxy S23 series is UL ECOLOGO® certified, meaning that the product has been certified for reduced environmental impact.

User-Friendly Security and Privacy Enable a Transparent Experience without Compromise

Secure and private experiences are the foundation of the Galaxy S23 series. Every smartphone comes with Samsung’s end-to-end Samsung Knox protection, which has received more government and industry certifications than any other mobile device, platform or solution on the market.

The Security and Privacy Dashboard on Samsung Galaxy gives users full visibility over who has access to their data and how it’s being used.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 are now widely available through carriers and retailers, in four nature-inspired matte hues: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender