Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) vs Exynos 2500, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Samsung

Galaxy S26 FE

$699

6categories won

14 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy S26 FE takes the lead, while the Galaxy S23 Plus is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S26 FE if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S23 Plus if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE takes battery honors offering 4,900 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $999.

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 Plus vs Galaxy S26 FE: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Screen size	6.6"	6.7"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	390 ppi	385 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nits	1900 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Exynos 2500
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	8900
Maximum RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	3x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Capacity	4,700 mAh	4,900 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Weight	196 g	193 g
Thickness	7.6 mm	7.4 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999	$699Winner