I bought the A55 simply because I could not afford the S23 FE. But I'm happy and satisfied with what I bought. The A55 did not disappoint. That's what matters.
A55 is a good all rounder.... It does 90% of things without any hicckup... It does misses out on wireless charging, uniform bezels, telephoto lens, nd flagship chip. But 1480 from Samsung has proven to be a great upper midrange chip...
I used S23FE last year, my region had Exynos 2200 version, so I'm not missing it 😂. After S23FE I tried Iqoo 12, Poco X6 Pro, S24+ and today I'm using A55 12gb/256gb. S series has its perks, ( DeX, wireless charging, AI ) which I don't use / used once only, my needs was only the cameras, so when A55 had 90% value compared to S24+ with 70% cheaper price, I'm happy
Paid 600 but came with good offers. 1yr disney plus . £100 cash back and buds fe . Bargain in my book . Battery life has drastically improved after the last 2 updates . Exynos model
Delicious Steve, I really appreciate you pointing out things that nobody else does, like the unsaturated display of the A55 and how the pics turn out soft around the edges on the S23 FE. Nobody else is talking about these things. These are things that matter to me in making buying decisions. Your channel has become my second favorite tech channel in a short time. Who knows, you may become my 1st soon. I always look forward to your videos. I have a couple of requests. The first is this: Could you do a full camera comparison between the S23 FE and the A55? The second is this: Could you purchase an A35 and compare it to the A55? Like is it more saturated than the A55, and how do the pics compare. I'm like you, I like the flashy and saturated colors. I'm trying to decide between those three, and I plan on keeping the one I buy for at least 4 years. Thanks!
I ended up buying the S23 FE because I got a great price from Samsung for $427. I had concerns about the 8 gen 1 but I really needed a new phone and I cannot pay a flagship price. So, here are my thoughts: the processor does run hot when I use hotspot for my kids Kindles when we go out but has not any other time. It seems to cool down quickly too. I put it on power saving mode so I get thru the whole day without a problem. I am on my phone a lot on and off thru the day. Last negative is that it is a little heavy. I am not a camera expert so as long as I can take pictures of my kids I am happy. It has received the new AI features and updates quickly so far. Other than the heating issue with hotspot it has been working great.
@nabilsamir4171 I start looking at my phone about 9 am, and I make it all day with power saving on. It does run a little hot with the hotspot on, but then cools down quickly after turning it off.
I agree 💯 No way id pay 600 for the 23FE in this case id buy the A55. Imho they're both over priced the FE by 200 & the A55 by 100 bucks idk when Samsung is ever gonna get up & play right with all these other Android's? Our name can only carry us so long.
A55 is $400 so is xiaomi at this performance level ( Note 13 Pro+ ) and similar phones of the same tier i don't see anything wrong with the price, and it can get cheaper with time
The A55 is officially not avail in my country, but I was able to look at one in a small phone shop and I can tell you that it's a nice handset as far as design is concerned, however it's a big heavy beast! It also cost over $500- Cdn + sales tax. For less $ I was able to get the S23 fe with the Snapdragon chip and it's a manageable size. It is also much faster than the A55, over 50%, but what I really needed is a phone with wireless charging and an actual optical zoom lens and the S23fe delivers. My brother has the vanilla S23 and both handsets share the same cameras and many other features. I have the lime green 8/128 and for the money I still cannot find a better phone in my local market.
The A55 has Super AMOLED, while the S23 FE has Dynamic AMOLED 2X. The A55 has IP67, the S23 FE has IP68. 5:22 The S23 FE has a 4,500 mAh cell, not 4,800 mAh. The A55 even has a 12GB RAM option, not available on the S23 FE.
I sold my s21 fe to a friend last Friday since I needed more storage. I went for the a55 since I couldn't afford the s23 fe and I extremely happy with this phone. You might not believe me but It feels way premium and the performance is literally the same as with the s21 fe. The only think I miss from the s21 fe though is the camera. The rest is just incredibly smooth Great phone !!!
This has been a great video. I find this is the most comprehensive comparaissions online. Liked it very much. Sets my mind very clear and now I know witch one to choose from to replace my Redmi Note 10 Pro. Thanks for sharing
A55 in UK for 128Gb variant now $289.00 for two weeks! 256GB variant $339.00! This is hands down the best deal out there for that money but for limited time.
The FE pic shows way more detail than the A55, it's just focusing on the stuffed animal in the middle. The A55 shows a lot less detail overall in the entire photo. Battery life is fine if you turn off performance mode and uninstall/disable all unnecessary apps & bloatware and turn off RAM+. I'm not a huge 8 Gen 1 fan either, but if you do as I mention, you'll have a powerful phone with good battery life & takes flagship quality photos. I just picked one up for $499 at BestBuy with the price match hack with Amazon - saved $100. I almost ordered an A55 since I use a T-Mobile MVNO, but the Mint colored FE was simply too beautiful for me to resist. It reminds me of the green Lumia 835, back when Nokia made Windows phones. The only drawback may be the battery life. Time will tell.
Thats where I'm at! Brand new A55 or pristine S22ULTRA for just under 200USD more..I don't game and no social media (unless you count YT) But battery life is a big priority for me .I get bateery anxiety lol, I'm using an S7 that I got used2 years ago and the battery is shyte. I get 4 hours on power saving mode.
Does the software sensor work without problems on Samsung, because I hear Xiaomi has problems because it does not have a hardware sensor. Does the same thing exist in Samsung, or does Samsung provide a software sensor that works without problems, specifically on the S23FE? Because the S23fe is a software sensor, please reply. Does the software sensor in Samsung work without problems whether it is connected and listening to audio or in the pocket?
Are you satisfied with battery life? How many hours overall can you get if you're using phone for few hours for average apps (social media, youtube..)?
honestly really cool video and surprised I found such a down to earth approach to this. looking between these two phones and just seeing if it's really worth it to pay significantly more for s23 fe. kinda disappointed about the camera thing, optical zoom had me considering but those more fuzzy images honestly, not the greatest fan either
Come on a55 has sluggish camera compared to s23 fe ,,, and also miss some flagship features. don't overate any new phone this is wrong.. the only downside is the battery and you can buy 25w power bank and booom the problem solved
@@nilrooboroc6943 Well I got note 20 ultra and the battery not the best when I do some gaming so I am looking for a change too I'm getting board of Samsung theme
Banned from Geekbench because they didn't like something it did with testing? No one who spent money on it cares. It runs well and performs better for certain things. If you can get this phone for $450, you'll like it. Or at least Samsung fans will. Let's ease off on the shouldn't exist.
Awesome video! Please weigh in- Brand new A55 or pristine S22ULTRA for just under 200USD more? (From a legit online store with a one year warranty). I don't game and no social media (unless you count YT) But battery life is a big priority for me . I get battery anxiety lol, I'm using an S7 that I got used 2 years ago and the battery is kaka. I get 4 hours on power saving mode.
Thank you Steve! I have a suspicion that I'm being a bit of a fancy pants so Thank you for the level headed answer. I appreciate the throughout reasoning in the video and the reply as well. Take care👊
S23 FE can most likely have a longer life span due to faster CPU. A55 most likely will slow till unusable after 3 years, while S23FE may be able to stretch to 4+ year
Just don't update to android 18 or something. By then it will be bloated with ai features. Maybe then performance will be an issue. By today's standards, it runs perfectly 💪
@@wagenneunundvierzigThere's no assurance A-series will get AI. But since it has sd card support, the user might have more storage options than an S23 FE user. Good luck to that 256gb of storage that will be consumed by updates.
But that's not the discussion for everyone. It's literally a discussion of these two. Some people don't want a OnePlus, they want Samsung, because of the software, support, whatever it happens to be.
I bought the A55 simply because I could not afford the S23 FE. But I'm happy and satisfied with what I bought. The A55 did not disappoint. That's what matters.
In my region India S23FE is cheap compared to A55. S23FE worth it.
@rashelahmed2659 Well good for you. Here Samsung S23 FE costs 40k pesos while I bought my A55 at 24k pesos. Big difference.
@@normanvaliao I'm currently using S21FE SD888 256gb costs only 32k₹ US 390$. It costs same as A345g in India.
A55 is a good all rounder.... It does 90% of things without any hicckup... It does misses out on wireless charging, uniform bezels, telephoto lens, nd flagship chip. But 1480 from Samsung has proven to be a great upper midrange chip...
@@normanvaliao 40000 pesos is really expensive, its 25000 pesos over here.
I used S23FE last year, my region had Exynos 2200 version, so I'm not missing it 😂. After S23FE I tried Iqoo 12, Poco X6 Pro, S24+ and today I'm using A55 12gb/256gb. S series has its perks, ( DeX, wireless charging, AI ) which I don't use / used once only, my needs was only the cameras, so when A55 had 90% value compared to S24+ with 70% cheaper price, I'm happy
If you have to pay more for the S23 FE, I say no...if it's the same price...then it might be the better choice.
what about the a54 vs s23fe, paying 200 for the a54 and the s23fe for 300?
Paid 600 but came with good offers. 1yr disney plus . £100 cash back and buds fe . Bargain in my book . Battery life has drastically improved after the last 2 updates . Exynos model
@@mike24kbs23fe is for 400+. A55 is 300 and a54 250-70 like a35.
@@tcPhoenix11 i got lucky and bought a base s23 for $200
@@mike24kb From where? I'm sorry but it might be fake.
Delicious Steve, I really appreciate you pointing out things that nobody else does, like the unsaturated display of the A55 and how the pics turn out soft around the edges on the S23 FE. Nobody else is talking about these things. These are things that matter to me in making buying decisions.
Your channel has become my second favorite tech channel in a short time. Who knows, you may become my 1st soon. I always look forward to your videos.
I have a couple of requests. The first is this: Could you do a full camera comparison between the S23 FE and the A55? The second is this: Could you purchase an A35 and compare it to the A55? Like is it more saturated than the A55, and how do the pics compare. I'm like you, I like the flashy and saturated colors. I'm trying to decide between those three, and I plan on keeping the one I buy for at least 4 years. Thanks!
"Delicious Steve" 😂. Why Did You Needed To Say That
I ended up buying the S23 FE because I got a great price from Samsung for $427. I had concerns about the 8 gen 1 but I really needed a new phone and I cannot pay a flagship price. So, here are my thoughts: the processor does run hot when I use hotspot for my kids Kindles when we go out but has not any other time. It seems to cool down quickly too. I put it on power saving mode so I get thru the whole day without a problem. I am on my phone a lot on and off thru the day. Last negative is that it is a little heavy. I am not a camera expert so as long as I can take pictures of my kids I am happy. It has received the new AI features and updates quickly so far. Other than the heating issue with hotspot it has been working great.
What about battery life. I mean Screen on time
Is it efficient to continue a day on a full charge and not heavy tasking through the day. Thanks
@nabilsamir4171 I start looking at my phone about 9 am, and I make it all day with power saving on. It does run a little hot with the hotspot on, but then cools down quickly after turning it off.
😂😂😂In hier - 425$!...
Brilliant comparison Steve. I went with the A55 purely due to the battery. Hopefully it serves me as well as my old A52S has done!
I agree 💯 No way id pay 600 for the 23FE in this case id buy the A55. Imho they're both over priced the FE by 200 & the A55 by 100 bucks idk when Samsung is ever gonna get up & play right with all these other Android's? Our name can only carry us so long.
A55 is $400 so is xiaomi at this performance level ( Note 13 Pro+ ) and similar phones of the same tier i don't see anything wrong with the price, and it can get cheaper with time
In my region India you can grab S23FE in 500$ with Exynos 2200.
They do have Carrie deals and trade-ins it's definitely not overpriced in my opinion because 9years ago that price would be considered flagship level
The A55 is officially not avail in my country, but I was able to look at one in a small phone shop and I can tell you that it's a nice handset as far as design is concerned, however it's a big heavy beast! It also cost over $500- Cdn + sales tax. For less $ I was able to get the S23 fe with the Snapdragon chip and it's a manageable size. It is also much faster than the A55, over 50%, but what I really needed is a phone with wireless charging and an actual optical zoom lens and the S23fe delivers. My brother has the vanilla S23 and both handsets share the same cameras and many other features. I have the lime green 8/128 and for the money I still cannot find a better phone in my local market.
The A55 has Super AMOLED, while the S23 FE has Dynamic AMOLED 2X.
The A55 has IP67, the S23 FE has IP68.
5:22 The S23 FE has a 4,500 mAh cell, not 4,800 mAh.
The A55 even has a 12GB RAM option, not available on the S23 FE.
Is super amoled better than dynamic amoled?
No. S23 FE screen is better.
Lets be real IP67 and IP68 are basically the same
I sold my s21 fe to a friend last Friday since I needed more storage. I went for the a55 since I couldn't afford the s23 fe and I extremely happy with this phone. You might not believe me but It feels way premium and the performance is literally the same as with the s21 fe. The only think I miss from the s21 fe though is the camera. The rest is just incredibly smooth Great phone !!!
This has been a great video. I find this is the most comprehensive comparaissions online. Liked it very much. Sets my mind very clear and now I know witch one to choose from to replace my Redmi Note 10 Pro. Thanks for sharing
Thanks!
A55 in UK for 128Gb variant now $289.00 for two weeks! 256GB variant $339.00! This is hands down the best deal out there for that money but for limited time.
What about exynos 2200 in the s23fe...?
In my country, sd 8 gen 1 is not available..
The FE pic shows way more detail than the A55, it's just focusing on the stuffed animal in the middle. The A55 shows a lot less detail overall in the entire photo. Battery life is fine if you turn off performance mode and uninstall/disable all unnecessary apps & bloatware and turn off RAM+. I'm not a huge 8 Gen 1 fan either, but if you do as I mention, you'll have a powerful phone with good battery life & takes flagship quality photos. I just picked one up for $499 at BestBuy with the price match hack with Amazon - saved $100.
I almost ordered an A55 since I use a T-Mobile MVNO, but the Mint colored FE was simply too beautiful for me to resist. It reminds me of the green Lumia 835, back when Nokia made Windows phones.
The only drawback may be the battery life. Time will tell.
Watching on my bew A55.. Loving the experience
5:20 the S23FE only has 4500 mah, not 4800 like you said
Let’s be real if you’re watching a vid like this you’re tech savvy you’d buy a s22 ultra of some older flag on the low😅
Thats where I'm at! Brand new A55 or pristine S22ULTRA for just under 200USD more..I don't game and no social media (unless you count YT) But battery life is a big priority for me .I get bateery anxiety lol, I'm using an S7 that I got used2 years ago and the battery is shyte. I get 4 hours on power saving mode.
not a fan of used phones
S22 prone to green line issue
Good comparison, the s23 fe is $550 and the a55 is $300 here.
Just a no-brainer really 😅
Is the screen size of the S23fe the same size as the S10+ because they are both 6.4 without the bezels?
Does the software sensor work without problems on Samsung, because I hear Xiaomi has problems because it does not have a hardware sensor. Does the same thing exist in Samsung, or does Samsung provide a software sensor that works without problems, specifically on the S23FE? Because the S23fe is a software sensor, please reply. Does the software sensor in Samsung work without problems whether it is connected and listening to audio or in the pocket?
Great review.thx
Great video 💯💯💯
I love my galaxy s23 fe
It's running well for sure!
Are you satisfied with battery life? How many hours overall can you get if you're using phone for few hours for average apps (social media, youtube..)?
honestly really cool video and surprised I found such a down to earth approach to this. looking between these two phones and just seeing if it's really worth it to pay significantly more for s23 fe. kinda disappointed about the camera thing, optical zoom had me considering but those more fuzzy images honestly, not the greatest fan either
Yeah, the camera system is weird on it! I still like it but definitely reasons to save cash and pick up the A55.
Come on a55 has sluggish camera compared to s23 fe ,,, and also miss some flagship features. don't overate any new phone this is wrong.. the only downside is the battery and you can buy 25w power bank and booom the problem solved
*s23 fe is 480 euros, a55 is 450, hard to choose*
Flagship chipset, 3x loosles zoom, up to 30x zoom, more comfortable in hand. I have the s23 fe.
@@brwchm2023how's the battery life? Can you get through the day with moderate use (no gaming)?
@@Jkc_ yes
What do you think about infinix note 40 pro and pro plus
No cares china phone😂
@@nilrooboroc6943
Well I got note 20 ultra and the battery not the best when I do some gaming so I am looking for a change too I'm getting board of Samsung theme
Infinix gives 0 android updates and is full of ads.
8 Gen 1 chip? That's not only 2 years old but was banned from Geekbench? Also known for bad battery? I feel the S23 FE shouldn't even exist.
Banned from Geekbench because they didn't like something it did with testing? No one who spent money on it cares. It runs well and performs better for certain things. If you can get this phone for $450, you'll like it. Or at least Samsung fans will. Let's ease off on the shouldn't exist.
Tbh no one really cares it's a great experience
s23 fe for 480$ or A55 for 380$ ??
A55
Awesome video! Please weigh in- Brand new A55 or pristine S22ULTRA for just under 200USD more? (From a legit online store with a one year warranty).
I don't game and no social media (unless you count YT) But battery life is a big priority for me .
I get battery anxiety lol, I'm using an S7 that I got used 2 years ago and the battery is kaka. I get 4 hours on power saving mode.
If battery life is your main thing, the A55 for sure.
Thank you Steve!
I have a suspicion that I'm being a bit of a fancy pants so Thank you for the level headed answer.
I appreciate the throughout reasoning in the video and the reply as well.
Take care👊
Samsung Galaxy M55 looks interesting 🤔
S23 FE can most likely have a longer life span due to faster CPU. A55 most likely will slow till unusable after 3 years, while S23FE may be able to stretch to 4+ year
You ain serious on this are you?
A50 is still usable this yer even if its 5 years ago.
my s8 still works and its a 7 year old phone with less than half the power of the A55. for gaming it matters, for all other stuff? no
Just don't update to android 18 or something. By then it will be bloated with ai features. Maybe then performance will be an issue. By today's standards, it runs perfectly 💪
@@wagenneunundvierzigThere's no assurance A-series will get AI. But since it has sd card support, the user might have more storage options than an S23 FE user. Good luck to that 256gb of storage that will be consumed by updates.
Dex
S23 fe has snapdragon
Not everywhere
In the US
The bezel size is more on s23 fe compared to a55🙃 idk why they make such stupid designs
In El Salvador, the price difference is $100. Should I go for the S23 FE?
I bought A55 for 450 euro in Samsung Shop with 50 discount and Buds FE at 75. So actually have A55 for 325,-🎉
You don't buy a midrange Samsung to game. You can get Oneplus at that pricepoint
But that's not the discussion for everyone. It's literally a discussion of these two. Some people don't want a OnePlus, they want Samsung, because of the software, support, whatever it happens to be.
@@StevealiciousTech1plus s a trash now bro
They have ruinedwhat was once,a good brand
@@vivekvishwanathan1989 haha try the OP11 or 12/12R then come back and see how wrong you are
explain how？@@vivekvishwanathan1989
@@Aloolol i have 12r
Thats why i m saying ot cnnot beat samsung