Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Exynos 2200 (4 nm) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

14categories won

5 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S23 FE if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S23 FE

Galaxy S23 FE provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S23 FE vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S23 FE	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.4"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	403 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1450 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S23 FE	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Exynos 2200 (4 nm) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	—	2,950,000
Geekbench multi	—	10100
Maximum RAM	8 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S23 FE	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	3.5xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	10 MP	12 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 24fps	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S23 FE	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	33 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S23 FE	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	209 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back, aluminum frame	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S23 FE	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S23 FE	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$599Winner	$1,399