Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Review - Affordable Version of S23 Ultra (PROS and CONS)

[@sakitech]

Buy S23 FE here: bit.ly/3Qc9ebJ

[@CODwarriorBD]

Any insight on why the S23 FE can not play netflix in HDR but can play youtube in HDR? Can you do some digging on that matter? Even the cheaper galaxy a54 is able to play netflix in HDR so i want to know what's happening here... Same thing happened with S20 FE and S21 FE as well which does not have HDR in netflix but in KZbin it's fine 😢 Any official statement from samsung on this matter? This is really a dirty move from samsung 😢

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

[@melvinaban9144]

hello sakitech i watch your review its a good phone.i wish ican have this phone also.😊

[@CODwarriorBD]

@melvinaban9144 i also watch sakitech video all the time so i also wish i can get that phone 🥲

[@pcarlson214]

Review was well done! I have the S23 (standard 6.1"), my wife has the S23 FE. I get that some are "bezel obsessed" but to us it's no issue, we're looking at what is on the screen, not the bezels). When I'm using my wife's S23 FE, aside of the size difference, in day-to-day usage it performs almost exactly like my S23. Quibbles? I do wish the fingerprint sensor was located higher on the FE as it is on the S23, just a more natural position to hit it with my thumb while holding the phone, and the glossy back is a fingerprint magnet (But we case all our phones anyway). Aside from nit-picking, the S23 FE is one fine phone.

[@TriPek2001]

S23 FE has better speaker quality than S23?

[@petere4540]

​@TriPek2001 I have s23 ultra and s23 fe, it's not a fair comparison Really but I can say only lackluster battery life brings this device down a notch

[@gk5891]

Essentially it's a midchassis S22 with updated firmware. I don't find it compelling at current street prices. S23 5g SD8.2 $599.99 S23 FE 5g SD8.1 $549.99 S21 FE 5g SD888 $319 99

[@manygatos885]

Just bought this phone upgrading from my iPhone SE 2020 that I have had almost 4 years 😮

[@VikramKumar-ij1vm]

What is the SOT? Plz compare with s21fe

[@skyth1828]

Screen on time

[@VikramKumar-ij1vm]

@@skyth1828 yes

[@HyundaiElantra-qx9dh]

Don't buy. The Exynos chipset is one of the worst in power inefficiency. I'm using the S21fe Exynos 2100 & battery life sucks. Normal usage required to charge 2 - 3 daily.. S23fe Exynos 2200 should be more or less the same

[@elpolloloco9657]

And here is someone making comments like this without even having used the phone, only making assumptions. Useless.

[@smartphonefan5226]

The Galaxy S23 FE is a joke. You are better off buying an S23 instead. I also find it funny how you compared the S23 FE to the OnePlus Open on X (Twitter). The lack of wireless charging and the phone being only splash resistant is a bit disappointing, but at $1,700, you are getting 80W fast charging, Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor, 512 GB of storage, 16 GB of RAM, IR blaster, stylus support, and better cameras. In addition, you get the charger and case in the box.

[@BloodyRosesx]

Honestly you can't compare the more expensive version to the budget version. It's a budget version for a reason and most people aren't willing to spend $1,700 on a phone.

[@smartphonefan5226]

@@BloodyRosesxIf that’s the case, than Saki should not have compared it in the first place.

[@Shockload]

Those beeels and a 2yo chip for 600$ ?😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mackymode8185]

I bought Pixel8 but when S23FE came out I bought it and returned Pixel8, it's so much better than Pixel8

[@mikeg3644]

I have the 8 pro and im probably going to trade it in for the S23 FE.

[@marksouthwell4490]

I'm thinking of getting the S23 FE when it comes to the UK in December. I'm currently a pixel owner 😊

[@Princeton_James]

Wow. I have the pixel 8 pro and I really like it. How is this better? $400 right now at best buy so it's hard to pass up.

[@mikeg3644]

@@Princeton_James the cameras need a lot of work especially in low light. iPhone and Galaxy wipe the floor with it, hands down.

[@iAfroTech]

What is better on S23 FE than Pixel 8, outside off DEX or Samsung Routines ?

[@__r0bby._]

this is basically A54, with better chip and cameras, but smaller battery... both are great phones and i like that they made them identical and are almost very close to specifications so people can choose if they want the longer battery and overall a good phone, or they want to level up and get the better cameras and chip cuz they are... fans. Now i believe, Samsung is a winner. edit: so i wrote this a couple of months ago as my first impressions, yall have a point under my comment but dont be like: "this is not A54, you dont know anything", yeah i have eyes and i can see its not 💀 they just look the same from the outside...

[@nileredsexperiment834]

Dont forget this phone has a better build than the A54. This uses Aluminum while the latter uses Plastic.

[@__r0bby._]

@@nileredsexperiment834 yeah that too

[@brucevanguard6313]

Finally got a chance to try out the a54 today and the screen/brightness is not as good as on the s23 fe

[@cantcolor91]

Anyone who says this doesnt know anything 😂😂

[@July9326]

​@@brucevanguard6313obviously as it should be being 2 to 300 dollars more expensive

[@Avo7bProject]

I moved up from a Galaxy J7 to this S23 SE today. OK, if you're "phone obsessed" this doesn't reach flagship expectations, but I sure do find a fresh screen at 120 hz pleasant to view after using and old scuffed-up phone. If this phone has Touchwiz, I'm not noticing it. The response to touch is very fast. Got mine on a Verizon renewal, paid $280 (adding a charger and sales tax). Really came out about the same as what I paid for the old phone in 2017. I'm content.

[@Keitumetsemulaudzi]

exynos?

[@alfredoaraujo9294]

Waiting till holiday sales would be an excellent idea for most people to get this device and maybe if you have the s21fe trading in for this.

[@tuli0hwut78]

Can I get it as a trade in if I got my S21 FE from MetroPCS?

[@DeeRucker2005]

​@tuli0hwut78 yes, you been eligible for for an upgrade

[@Greenfrom3]

Yep waiting for black friday

[@zzz7zzz9]

should be even better deals once the s24 is released. let's be real, the holiday deals are to sell as many as they can prior to the s24 showing up.

[@Greenfrom3]

@zzz7zzz9 True to stone extent. I got an s23 for 360 through my carrier with a $250 gift card.

[@clwydian1]

Could you do a comparison to the S23 please

[@TornadoesGaming234YTB]

With this phone I should have waited since I got my A54 like 4 months ago I see some features that my A54 doesn't have I don't really care about no SD card slot but is what it is now

[@simon3057]

S20 FE was the best as it has the Snapdragon 865 which is same as the S20 Flagships. This S23FE is actually an S22FE instead

[@hildy7336]

Exactly

[@Borko781]

Basically 22 but looks of 23 lol

[@imgettingold9407]

Good point... it is also cheaper than the s20 fe at launch though

[@willl.3353]

Re-engineering gives it better performance than the s22 as shown in bench markers testing.

[@alexislaboy5899]

Nice car bro 🔥🤣 ! Supra my dream car!! 💪

[@SVW1976]

I got the Galaxy S23 Ultra for half price from Google Fi. 🤷‍♂️ Not a bad value though 👍

[@derekmorehead3986]

Would love to know how. My family is ready to upgrade phones but Google Fi shows only $200 back on a $1,199 Samsung S23 Ultra for new customers.

[@SVW1976]

They had a sale on all Samsung phones. I was planning on the S23 but at those prices I couldn't pass up the Ultra. If your Google Fi customer you'll get notified of sales by email.

[@agonzalez1914]

Initially I went with the best. The ultra long story short I traveled left my phone at relatives house dilemma is relative now traveled to where im at about 1600 miles away lol for 2 weeks so i was goingbto be with out a phone for 2 weeks until theybgot home and mailed it. I purchased the s23 fe and man oh man my suprise for my day to day usage honestly I could go with out the ultra thats howbgreat it is. My only complaint would be. The screen cant compare with ultra screen as far as how much better the screen is but if youbare gonna buy save some money and get the s23fe 😊

[@mtamerlan]

I love how you added the price VO in fully boomer style :)

[@safslut01]

S20FE was the best of the FE series…. They never should have removed the SD slot

[@Greenfrom3]

That's what I'm watching this video on. Such a great phone still to this day. And cost me a whopping $240 2 years ago. Lmao

[@jun813]

Same. Im still using my s20fe. Was planning to upgrade to 23fe, but after seeing a couple of reviews. I decided not to.

[@Shadowzz.]

​@@jun813the s20fe looked nice and it was cheap however I think it stopped getting os updates because it's not getting oneui 6. I think there's security update still.

[@Greenfrom3]

@@jun813 I'm not getting it unless it has an amazing sale. I'm buying a new phone on Black Friday. Leaning towards iPhone 14 pro at the moment. I would stay Android. But my whole family and extended family have iPhones.

[@safslut01]

@@Greenfrom3 I got iPhone 14 pro max. The camera is really good. I still use the S20FE because I love OneUi

[@DerekDavis213]

Saki I watched your channel years ago, but even now you still do not provide 1440p or 4k video content. Your viewers would really appreciate that.

[@TheWabbit]

It looks like it may be an option for my wife, I have the S23Ultra for the camera ( basically a camera I can also use for the internet or to talk to someone ) whereas my wife uses her phone to do some medium gaming and normal pictures ( not like closeups of the moon or full zoom into the planets ) the only question is the memory, doung away with the SD card was a mistake and then to limit the FE with 256....Ill wait to see what the holidays deals look like.

[@BloodyRosesx]

I just got this phone on samsungs website with a trade in for $389.00. If she has a current phone she might get even more on the trade in.

[@bobbear4437]

attach a flash

[@TheWabbit]

@bobbear4437 we decided we decided to go another route. Deals weren't great and she wanted a larger phone since she plays some games and watches videos.

[@-atreya52]

In India it is over priced. By spending few bucks extra we can buy s23 which is way better in my opinion.

[@Moyaiville_Productions]

I have the base S23 256 GB which I am highly proud of and believes holds its value better than the FE.

[@Greenfrom3]

​@@Moyaiville_Productionsthey hold value much better I agree. My s20 fe don't have much resale value. Lol

[@polightshakka304]

​@Begeye-bh5uxA74 would never have the same processor

[@arjames26]

Affordable version of S23 ULTRA? Are you serious? More like affordable and updated Galaxy S22.

[@lest187]

I think the storage scenario it is not a deal breaker, just need an external SD reader like I do for my drone.

[@BLASTRYDERMEGA]

The pros outweighs the cons and you forgot to mention it doesn't have a headphone jack and no adapter for the phone but I can deal with that I love the camera it's all about the camera I love taking night pictures but I couldn't do that with the phones I used to have but I can't wait to get that phone

[@adityatiwari4910]

exynos is dead AF

[@ramis7933]

What's the minimum brightness in nits? Does it have always on display? Thanks

[@diamondsauthority4143]

first question idk but second question of course it does

[@jimirvine3152]

Is there a S pen 🖊️ ?

[@Diamoondust]

no, only in the ultra

[@LE_NOMAD90]

I love that Toyota Supra!

[@katinasoutherland7693]

Heres what i don't understand since this is a Fan addition of the flagship why don't they make one with a S pen 🖊️ thats what most are fans of its just weird at this point. But i do think its a adorable little phone perfect size.

[@sakitech]

S Pen reserved for Ultra model.

[@katinasoutherland7693]

​@@sakitechyeah but that's what 99% of ppl are FANS of.

[@imgettingold9407]

​@@katinasoutherland7693you are dreaming... that is their most exclusive premium feature. They want your money not your love

[@coreylaplant3048]

Sl8ghtly shorter than the 21 plus but wider which i love better. And i dont notice the bezels i actually like the look like a flatscreen tv

[@CheersMate-]

How is the battery for you brother?How long does it last ?

[@godwinm.castillo5107]

Great review

[@jamesbucsis6296]

Wait till Black Friday

[@Ardyaann-js5iy]

I have already use this phone for 4 month and i love it so much, the camera and video are so great, and now one ui 6.1 is very smooth also Galaxy AI so usefull for me.

[@SerbyWafflesTech]

They downgraded the glass from Victus to Gorilla glass 5. Its way heavier than the s21 fe. Reminds me too much of the A54 5G

[@twest37]

Thank you for this video. I learned a lot. I miss when phones came with instructions.

[@miklamx]

Are there any pens that work with this model?

[@Mike.Tech.]

My S23 ultra pen and Tab S9 plus pen does not work

[@LilGrimey5Star]

I have a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, do you or anyone else think this would be an upgrade or is my current phone still superior?

[@kleptodathief3946]

wait for the s24u den upgrade imo

[@harivikneshpr]

Note 20u is the ferrari of phones bruv 😑

[@abhishekr6173]

"The only drawback that I have found with the S23FE is its big bezels and chin. Even though it comes under the Samsung flagship S series, why have they given it such thick bezels? It really denies its flagship appeal."

[@hsimpson1152]

This phone is not in the same league as the Ultra. Samsung should have put 8gen1 into the A54 instead of making 2 "meh" phones.

[@imgettingold9407]

Meh fones for meh price... cantget flagship processor in a cheap phone from samsung

[@marksouthwell4490]

I think people know that. Not everyone needs a high end over priced device! The FE is just fine for the general user

[@Spoke76]

Looking for a new phone and this looks great for me. I have a Note 9 from 2018 which has been dropped quite a few times so that qwerty board is in the background for pics, etc. I wish they included the headset with speakers as I do occasionally listen to YT while I'm cooking or driving. Does anyone have a suggestion for wireless earbuds other than Samsung. Money is pretty tight and I haven't pulled the plug yet for a new phone.

[@lest187]

I'm a note guy, but refuse to pay the today prices. I had the s23 for a week and could not get used to the 6.1 display. So I returned it for the s23fe. I am happy with it. Best of all I am a best buy plus member so when the price for the phone drops, I can exchange it for that cheaper price😊

[@Spoke76]

@lesterandino2807 Thank you for the response. I purchased the S23 FE and I'm really happy with it. I was also able to get the earbuds. Best affordable phone.

[@lest187]

@@Spoke76 that's awesome 👌🏽 just the perfect size.

[@amolmody3448]

Will this be good for my dad? He liked the bigger display of this compared to S23. I am getting this in India for $500 and S23 for $620. His main use is games like candy crush and KZbin. I just heard reviews about FE getting heated up with some gaming but saves around $120 so is it worth the saving?

[@rushvb1rushvb1]

pros : s23 lite version cons : exynos 2200

[@sabuji6186]

I already bought this phone. Thank you for the review

[@CheersMate-]

How is the battery for you brother?How long does it last ?

[@xVissx85]

I’m getting this phone Samsung tablet watch Chromebook all for the price of my used iPhone 13 Pro Max back to android can’t wait

[@TaylorABell]

SakiTech got 1M+ Subs yet still doesn't use and/or invest in a Microphone 🎙️ SMH Can't make this sh!t up.

[@irocss85]

As of 12/26 is still $600. I'm trying to figure out when the s24 launches going for a rebate? Comcast offers $400 rebate for transferring over from t mobile. That's $200 cheaper than the s23 currently still at $800

[@renaldofriloux495]

Basically an a54 plus

[@DrMoorehen]

Exynos in uk, no thanks...my uk s22....i sold for s23U With snapdragon...not giving it up for this garbage variant

[@DarkSteve666.]

I just got the S23 FE and i really like it way better than my old phone

[@CheersMate-]

How is the battery for you brother?How long does it last ?

[@DarkSteve666.]

@@CheersMate- screen on time per day 7-10 hours

[@CheersMate-]

@@DarkSteve666. That's impressive. Do you have the exynos version ?

[@DarkSteve666.]

@@CheersMate- nope snapdragon

[@dondonaldson1684]

Not compelling enough to move from the S21FE (or even the SD card S20FE) to the S23FE.

[@massamune70]

Great review Saki. The cons you mentioned are not really cons to me. It really depends on the individual user, IMO. ✌

[@steviecoleman9260]

Still not better than the S22 ultra.

[@BloodyRosesx]

Of course it's not because that's a flagship phone 🤣

[@silversurfergw]

No universal 3 fingers screenshot and no one button/touch split screen.

[@PJ-gm1hb]

My s22 is always hot from basic use, does the s23 fe run cooler?

[@sakitech]

From basic use? Need all examples of basic use.

[@PJ-gm1hb]

@@sakitech browsing the web mainly, reddit, KZbin, and non intensive games.

[@sakitech]

Yeah, that shouldn't cause hotness. S23 FE doesn't get hot in that use capacity.

[@alphagames8737]

Its a great phone

[@steelunited1115]

Would you upgrade from the a54 to get this phone?

[@stanleywong8494]

I go with the carrier subsidy for around $287 in Malaysia

[@dpktechnautomotive667]

Watch in 1.5x. i felt nicely understood.

[@kleptodathief3946]

wot car is that...looks like modern supra lolz

[@Chumba-Remba]

It's not even close to S23U. S22+ nearest model.

[@xxxxGoOcHxxxx]

How are the haptics?

[@OldfartRC1]

Pretty bad. The vibration motor is very poor. Phone is pretty good other than that.

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

GALAXY S23 FE = FINANCIALLY ENOUGH

[@jamesbucsis6296]

Samsung turning into an IPHONE company. Lol

[@ranger1752]

Nice ride bro! ❤

[@pillepolle3122]

The driver could have turned the engine off to save fuel...

[@Jojo-yn2kp]

couldve at least said u were indian in the title.

[@earth2006]

Simple question. What can one do that the other can't. Buy cheap, get cheap. As said by a person who's currently happily using a three years old phone .

[@deecoop0351]

Did anyone receive the One UI 6 update for the SM-S711U1 version in the United States?

[@willl.3353]

My Canadian SD s23fe got android 14 back in Dec.

[@scotttatertot69]

This was just on sale for only $400 US for Black Friday! Crazy deal for this phone. My girlfriend got an iphone SE for $400 US just a couple of years ago and already wants to replace it due to its dated design. $400 for this phone is such an amazingly better deal. Just got this phone as an upgrade to my A51 for $650 Canadian (still a great deal) and its been amazing. Massive upgrade in every way. I plan on keeping this thing for the next 5 years, as the updates promise, if it works out.

[@TheMavinsgo]

I have an iPhone SE 22, great phone but the small screen is killing my eyes. I’ve been thinking of eventually getting this phone.

[@David_McNeil]

The Camera is 🔥 yall trust me

[@KhomAsian]

Nice review!

[@BBillievee]

I have a question why can't i get the color mint in 256gb at metro or Verizon? Those are the two things i use also best buy

[@BilalAm139]

It's basically the S21fe, but with adaptive motion smoothness. The S21fe has a fixed 120hz. Also the S23fe has slightly thicker bezels.

[@imgettingold9407]

Then it is basically the s20 fe... 3 years and almost the same phone

[@sarper94]

S21 FE with Adaptive Refresh Rate, better build, better chipset and better display. Basically an upgrade all way round.

[@Blue-pq5it]

Adaptive 120 fps is something new it means it reduce fps to 60 fps when u won't use the phone till it saves more energy

[@daveask2557]

There is not much of a difference between this on and the s 21 fe and its not new

[@sarper94]

Not much of a difference!? S23 FE has better build, better chipset, better display, better camera basically an upgrade in every sense

[@fender68able]

Much like the a54 5g.

[@m.Abdullahasim]

its 400 dollars

[@SumitKumar-ji3ds]

Overpriced 😂😂

[@ifrankenstein7455]

S23 F E-waste

[@carliches7]

The design looks chunkier and less sophisticated than both the S20s and S21s FE. I'm on the S20 FE ans should I upgrade, I'll go for the S21 FE instead

[@farasty7371]

you've got to reconsider

[@imgettingold9407]

How is going from the 20fe to the 21 fe an upgrade? The 21 fe is worse than the 20fe in many ways. Call that a down grade

[@TechTagged]

Does this have cpu cooler?

[@aydogank45]

I want that wallpaper ❤

[@ddvantandar-kw7kl]

Awaysome review.

[@oluwakemiakadang1587]

Good day. I just got an S23 FE but I noticed that the battery takes long (more than 1hr) to charge. Also, the battery runs down very fast. I am worried 😢

[@brucevanguard6313]

That's probably because of the processor they put in it. In the US it's the same one they had in the s23 and those phones also had terrible battery life

[@exoticladyc2010]

I believe that you need to get a 30w charger which is sold separately

[@diamondsauthority4143]

you can put your phone in colder place and use airplane mode to charge faster

[@OldfartRC1]

Definitely get the 25watt samsung fast charger and make sure it says super fast charging when plugged in. It should take about an hour to charge from around 20%.

[@allmightydollar6330]

​@@brucevanguard6313 i got a galaxy 23 nothing wrong with battery life what you talking bout

[@player5947]

I'll keep my s21+

[@PREDATOR.751]

6:22 rev it bro

[@hi2462]

Is it e sim supports

[@serega1302]

Using 23fe for a two weeks. My experience is mixed. Not much worth update from 20fe. New phone is heavier, thicker, wider. Absence of SD card not bid issue with 256gb , and cloud storage. Screen MUCH better, battery not so. But my biggest disappointment is EXTREMLY SLOW WIRELESS CHARGING. I am using only original equipment. For fast wired charging needs new 25W charger( separate purchase)Fingerprint sensor impossible to set up with Screen protector.Not so good quality 3x zoom. Awkward set up with Samsung back up service. But if you go now on Samsung website you can get for your old 20FE $400 CAN. This is great deal.

[@antoniocampos1151]

Last year's processors including the terrible Exynos 2200 💀💀💀, cameras on the level of A54 and those bezels... I'd say wait for a good sale for the regular S23 and ignore this one.

[@AA-gh5zv]

it's not true, let's start with the first complaint, exynos 2200 present in the s23 fe is different from the one in the s22 series, it is more powerful, it has no overheating problems and consumes less, now let's move on to the second point even the s21 fe is better than the a54 in the photos and video what made you think that it is on the level of a54 at least here you could get there on your own

[@Shadowzz.]

It's always the bezels. I don't get people who always complain about the bezels the phone looks great

[@imgettingold9407]

The cameras are on the level with the s23 series not a54

[@elpolloloco9657]

​@@Shadowzz. Seriously. Do people not look at the actual display, instead stare at bezels when they use their phones? While A LOT OF people were perfectly fine with iPhone notch and the so called "dynamic island" which are much thicker and take up even more useable screen real estate, even going as far to say that they just "disappear when they focus on content displayed on screen", the bezels on the 23 FE, which are almost identical in thickness to iPhones as recent as the 14 series, get so much hate. It is laughable. I do, however, understand that some OCD people may be bothered by the fact that the thicker chin makes the screen asymmetrical when viewing videos in landscape mode. In portrait mode though, you won't notice it at all.

[@ThomasHalways]

My take is: Bulky, heavy, especially this nonsensical rear glass panel adds weight, ugly plastic bezel. I have to admit, I am a lightweight user of the cellphones: Mostly text and navigation, but also some HEIF photography, so some of the advanced features might go unnoticed to me. My present phone, the A71 was to me superior in every aspect. Slim, light, beautiful casing. The phone stopped charging except when rebooted, what I see as a software problem, which Samsung refuses to fix, and so I ended up with this heavy 'S32FE brick.'

[@koalateen]

Cry..... there is options enough u decidedto buy this.... dont be the sad guy

[@IBRAHIMROTERWOLF]

😢

[@khalidlatif5932]

Awesome review on a Flagship killer phone 😊

[@aaronaustrie]

Too much bezels

[@Serbofreak]

The bezzels....

[@rajmen1]

Such a over priced phone ,look at its bezels ..so thick..screen looks ugly indeed.Samsung S series are the only ones worth buying.Not these fan editions priced at 64 but offering only 25k looks.

[@elpolloloco9657]

Here is another someone who stare at bezels instead of the actual screen when they use their phones. Do letters and images pop from the bezels for you... is that why you are obsessed with the bezels?

[@AlexWorld4]

@@elpolloloco9657 Right but they still buying iphones with no problems, with big bezels in 2024 and huge eyebrow and now they have part screen size island, atleast s23 fe with a small camera and good disign.

[@MusicNotes2024]

Holy bezels batman...

[@henchdan1]

4500mah is a disgrace

[@thesavior8691]

that display is hideous, otherwise this is a perfect phone

[@donotneed2250]

Con: no headphone jack Con: no homescreen looping Con: no FM Radio Con: they want us to make an account which most likely means they want to collect our data. Xiaomi family of phones does the same thing.

[@spede1]

bezels are ok but they have to be symmetrical for me to use it