This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE features a 6.4-inch display, 3x optical zoom, 4,500mAh battery, 25W fast charging and Exynos 2200 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 4,900mAh battery, 45W fast charging and Exynos 2500 chipset. It is more expensive.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 403 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1,450 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1900nits HBM, HDR10+ and punch-hole |
| Size | 158.0 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm | 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g |
| Build | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistant | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Graphite, Purple, and Mint | Graphite, Blueberry, Pistachio |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a larger and brighter display. It is also lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 2200 | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X2 @ 2.8GHz , 3x Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz |
Deca Core CPU 1x Cortex-X925 @ 3.3GHz , 2x Cortex-A725 @ 2.74GHz + 5x Cortex-A725 @ 2.36GHz & 2x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 920 | Xclipse 950 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 13 with One UI 5.1 | Android 17 with One UI 9; up to 7 major OS updates |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 8MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@24fps video recording, EIS |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 8MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@30fps or 4K@120fps video recording, OIS/EIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
10 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording, EIS video stabilization |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has stronger video capabilities with higher frame rates for rear video recording. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6e |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano with eSIM support) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes with Samsung DeX (desktop experience) and Wireless Samsung DeX |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Based on the specs, it has a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 4900 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes), Wireless Charging |
45W Fast charging (65% in 30 minutes) 15W Wireless charging |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱36,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱39,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱46,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱53,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱67,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | October 7, 2023 | August 27, 2026 |
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