Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 373 ppi
- Weight
- 209 g
- against 253 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IPX8, Stylus Support
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 13.4 mm
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,519,358
- against 1,188,176
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 920 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,188,176 | 1,519,358 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,694 | 1,943 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,939 | 5,121 Best value |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core at 3.36 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at approximately 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Mint Green, White, Grey, Black, Purple, Brown, Green, Orange, Navy | Blue, Black, White, Grey, Gold, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 13.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 129.9 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 154.9 mm |
| Weight | 209 g Best value | 253 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IPX8, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 453:544 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,812 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,176 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 373 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Frameless, Foldable Display, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.2″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 13 | — |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Charging, Samsung DeX, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Host 3.1, USB 3.2, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.8 W/kg Best value | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.72 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.76 W/kg Best value | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.04 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S711B, SM-S711B/DS, SM-S711U1, SM-S711U, SM-S711W, SM-S7110, SM-S711N | SM-F946B, SM-F946B/DS, SM-F946U, SM-F946U1, SM-F946N, SM-F946W, SM-F9460 |
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