Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Review: Great For Some

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024

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  • @retro000
    @retro000 7 місяців тому +9

    ❤love my new s23fe. All and more that I need and was quite an upgrade and worth it. Thrilled with look,feel,performace,camera,speakers,Dex,i dont game so battery is good for a day. Beautiful phone. Thanks Samsung great design

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  7 місяців тому +2

      It's pretty good for the money!

    • @ellu-vb7mk
      @ellu-vb7mk 7 місяців тому

      How much storage do you have, and is it enough for your use?

    • @jamescrossley7784
      @jamescrossley7784 Місяць тому +1

      I ended up selling my iphoke 15 pro for this and bought it. As I wanted to come to android again. I'm loving it

    • @gilbertgalang3228
      @gilbertgalang3228 Місяць тому

      Same damm good on s23fe

  • @stuartzimmermann4180
    @stuartzimmermann4180 9 місяців тому +15

    Got thr exynos version . Full price uk . Deal was £100 cash back and free buds . And 1yr of disney plus .
    Over 7 hours of screen on time . 0 lag no over hearing . Camera is amazing

    • @jons1809
      @jons1809 9 місяців тому +1

      Is the zoom decent?

    • @stuartzimmermann4180
      @stuartzimmermann4180 9 місяців тому +3

      @jons1809 not bad actually upto 5 or 6 times is pretty usable

  • @eckoman1185
    @eckoman1185 9 місяців тому +8

    Got mine for 250 after trading in my s21 fe from Samsung and got my wife's from Amazon for 400. 2 s23fes for less than 700

  • @willl.3353
    @willl.3353 8 місяців тому +7

    I got this. Had the s20fe. The s23fe today is vanilla. The s20fe was a big hit, especially at the crazy prices of the s20 line in 2020. It's easy to overlook and discredit the s23fe because of a 2022 soc, weight and bezels. The s23 and a54 hype is long over, and the look alike s23fe gets no hype.
    Again I own it and it is vanilla, nothing fancy, nothing revolutionary, but it works well at what it does. I will add that the low signal reception on the s23fe is far superior to the s20fe.

  • @oneminutewonder77
    @oneminutewonder77 8 місяців тому +7

    It's just a bad overall deal for most people. The design is effectively just leftover parts from the A54 with the internals of the S22. While that doesn't make it a bad device, it just makes it seem like you are getting Samsung's leftovers. For marginally more money you can buy the S23 which has a much more efficient chip and better overall specifications.

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  6 місяців тому +7

      Well I agree with you generally at the retail price, I cover reviews from a different angle. You have to remember that this device has went on sale even significantly lower than some other devices. I'm pretty sure I saw it for like $350 during the crazy holiday sales. For that price, it was completely unbeatable. Even if you see it for $450, this is better than the a54. It's a pretty good phone. If you find a good sale. And you don't want to go through used websites, I think it's a good option, again, when on sale

    • @EricMcClendon-w4o
      @EricMcClendon-w4o 21 день тому

      I have the a54 and the s23 fe they are both great in my book

  • @mnoktakif
    @mnoktakif 4 місяці тому +3

    I am sure that it is the best phone you can buy in this price range. This is my first time paying for a Samsung phone and it's worth it.

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  4 місяці тому +1

      It's definitely great for the money

  • @califpv
    @califpv 2 місяці тому +1

    Bought this for my 10 year old son as his 1st phone. and it's perfect for him. These kind of phones should exist for this type of market. Not everyone needs flagship specs. Got it from Verizon free with new line activation. Original snapdragon does fine.

  • @Democracyyy
    @Democracyyy 9 місяців тому +4

    I got this for my mother at 400 dollars from the us wouldn't hsve bought it at launch price but with discount price it was a pretty good deal

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  9 місяців тому +1

      For sure! Got this one for my daughter

  • @elspicydragon265
    @elspicydragon265 4 місяці тому +3

    Love my Samsung 23 fe❤❤❤

  • @curbsidetech
    @curbsidetech 9 місяців тому +6

    Seems pretty awesome when on sale

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  9 місяців тому +1

      I agree! Pretty good when on sale. That's key

  • @michaelfrey7373
    @michaelfrey7373 5 місяців тому +3

    Great Vid :) I love this Phone and its sadly so unfair underrated !

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  5 місяців тому +1

      Especially with sales nowadays.

  • @sounaksengupta5709
    @sounaksengupta5709 22 дні тому

    I've been using this phone for a month now, and it's a total game-changer! 📱💯 With all its features and capabilities, it's definitely a flagship-level smartphone, even though it's got that "FE" label.
    #FlagshipFE

  • @michaelcorcoran8768
    @michaelcorcoran8768 9 місяців тому +6

    My issue it is choice of 8g1. It was fabricated by Samsung and notorious for bad battery life and thermals. Even if it went with 8 plus gen 1, fabricated by TSMC, I think it would have been a huge benefit. Especially since the past FE phones had the same chip as the primary flagship
    All of that said I do agree that when it comes to peak power people will not notice the difference. It's just performance under heavy load and battery and thermals. The fact is we've been overpowered for years with chips. Hell, I would probably rather use a phone 870 (which isn't overclocked 865 from 2020) over 888 or 8g1, because they were fabricated by TSMC instead of Samsung .
    The 8g2 was fabricated by TSMC and that is why it has been celebrated as such a battery champion. I tend to prefer pixels to Samsung anyway but even I can admit that I wish their chips were fabricated by someone other than Samsung and thankfully in 2025 TSMC takes over the contract to hand tensor.
    Samsung has a lot of strengths.... I love the colors and I love Dex. Just not crazy about the chips they fabricate and when you're making a choice on the phone and in particular between Samsung phones, I would leave heavily towards something with 8g2.
    Fact there are rumors that 8g3 we'll have some worrying stability store scores under load which could make it an interesting value proposition for people to consider a used s23 ultra over a brand new s24 ultra and save themselves 500 bucks and get equal or better performance under load

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  9 місяців тому +1

      I'm with you. I prefer the 8 Gen 2 obviously. But if you find this phone for $500, with a larger battery then they S23 anyway, I don't mind it. The Gen 1 isn't overheating in this phone at all. Less heat than a Pixel. And like you said it's still close in most day to day stuff. So for half the price almost as an S23 and a bigger screen and battery I think some people will really prefer it over the Pixel 8.
      I'm personally rocking the Pixel 8 that I bought for $420 with those promos they were sending out.

    • @wheelyflac
      @wheelyflac 9 місяців тому

      Oneplus 10t ?
      400€ 120hz 1080pamoled gorilla glass 5 ufs3.1 256 16gb snapdragon 8gen+1 4500mah fast charging optical fingerprint oxygen os
      If you are ok with a phone that lacks one ui features, oneplus 10t is amazing

    • @ChillydontCap
      @ChillydontCap 9 місяців тому +1

      How can you write a whole novel about a phone you've never used? You're basically judging THIS phone over problems of a different phone just because they have the same processor. This is what makes UA-cam comments so funny. Everyone is a phone expert even with they have 0 experience to relay.

    • @wheelyflac
      @wheelyflac 9 місяців тому

      @ChillydontCap 8gen1 was overheating in every phone that had that chip and it throttles really fast and too much , even snapdragon 855 has better gaming performance than 8gen1 based on Geekerwans gaming tests and benchmark tests
      And 855 was the snapdragon flagship chip of 2019 , this is ridiculous, thank god Qualcomm got back to tsmc

    • @JasZg
      @JasZg 8 місяців тому

      ​@ChillydontCap I got s23fe as a present and it's awful. I AM USING phone and it's absolutely awful rubbish. Very bad battery life,poor unquality camera,very old exynos chip( snapdragon only in the USA!) No even a free charger for 700 euros...😂😂 that's the price in Europe!

  • @rentoyogon702
    @rentoyogon702 2 місяці тому +1

    Got mine for $400 plus free buds fe and 2 samsung cases. Solid phone for those who want to save money.

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  2 місяці тому

      A very good deal for that price. The cameras are about 90% as good as the Galaxy S23 Ultra or S24 Ultra anyway. The main camera is great, and again you won't really notice much of a performance dip. Saving hundreds and hundreds of dollars but getting 90% of the same thing anyway. A very good choice for you especially since you got the buds too

  • @Saratogann
    @Saratogann 6 місяців тому +2

    My Samsung Galaxy S23 f. EFE parade with cricket wireless. Is the worst phone Carrier phone combination? I've ever had in my life

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  6 місяців тому +1

      I guess it depends on expectations? I think this phone is pretty good, but sorry you're not enjoying it. Cricket is hit or miss, depending on your plan, and your area, they use ATT, which isn't really the best carrier. They can be in certain places, but not in others.

  • @KornyKornball
    @KornyKornball 8 місяців тому +2

    This phone is so supposed to be bridge from the A54 to the standard S23 but in fact is a misfit. Weaker battery than the A54 and standard S23. Not to mention the 8 Gen 1 was Blacklisted from Geekbench from GOS idling the Processor. I can only imagine how much worse the Excuse-nos Processor is. Should've gotten a 8 Plus Gen 1 at the very least.

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  6 місяців тому

      I get why you would be frustrated by the device in general. But I would still pick this over the A54. The performance is better, even if the battery life isn't. Overall, it does appear to be a better device and I have had both

  • @williamyip11
    @williamyip11 9 місяців тому +2

    I got it for 350$ canadian! I love it :)

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  9 місяців тому +1

      A great buy

    • @joshb.6353
      @joshb.6353 9 місяців тому

      Got mine on boxing day from Bell for $1.44 a month on a 2 year plan and buds for $20. For someone who came from an old A series phone its been great so far!

  • @vanveenmatt
    @vanveenmatt 12 днів тому

    I got mine for free through my carrier! After 2 years I can give it back to them for free or keep it and pay $150 USD. Not a bad deal!

  • @RD28327
    @RD28327 Місяць тому

    I like the S23 FE phone over the A35. Seems like the S23 FE is much better built. I can't afford the "big screen" phones like the S24 Ultra (or seven the S24+), the Pixel 9 Pro XL, or even the foldable phones. Don't know much about the OnePlus phones (12 or 12R). Can't even find OnePlus phone accessories at the local Best Buy (case, screen protector, etc.) Not into gaming or even the Apple iPhones. Presently, I have an A51.

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  Місяць тому

      Yeah. The s23 Fe is going to be a good bet for you. The OnePlus 12R is definitely a terrific value. But you will definitely have to buy a case on Amazon or something

  • @TerrenceWilson-jq3jd
    @TerrenceWilson-jq3jd 6 місяців тому +1

    I have this phone now i like it dose what i need it to do then some.. came from a s21+ that the speaker went out on.. but i got this phone replace it and i like it

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  6 місяців тому

      It's a pretty good phone for sure

  • @nikolq8
    @nikolq8 7 місяців тому +1

    Got the 256gb version for the price of the regular model and so far its amazing even with the exynos soc. I never experienced the overheating issue by far battery takes me a day with minimal gaming, around 6 hours on screen time.

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  7 місяців тому

      Yeah it's a good phone for the money for sure!

  • @michaelfrey7373
    @michaelfrey7373 4 місяці тому +1

    What do you thinck about the Exynos Version among daily Routine ?

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  4 місяці тому +4

      I think it works just fine. The exynos version has about the same performance as the Snapdragon one. But the battery life is slightly better on the Snapdragon device. But not by a lot

  • @CellVidsRBoring
    @CellVidsRBoring 7 місяців тому

    At 400 CAD it was a great upgrade for my girlfriend from the base model s20.

  • @michaelfrey7373
    @michaelfrey7373 4 місяці тому

    I guess beside the Screen Size the S23 is only on paper better. Among daily Routine those are nearly the same phones :)

  • @kpehe100
    @kpehe100 8 місяців тому

    The speakers and the display are better than the S23 Ultra. The only con it has are the bezels.

  • @dr.stevenpennym.d.3241
    @dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 8 місяців тому

    Got mine for $379 factory sealed from Samsung.

  • @gooxh
    @gooxh 8 місяців тому

    I got my s23fe for $50 with metro pcs. Just a heads up 😉

    • @gooxh
      @gooxh 8 місяців тому

      You can also use the fingerprint without the screen being on

    • @gooxh
      @gooxh 8 місяців тому

      Cameras struggle in low lighting. Takes better video than iphone 13 pro (my old phone)

    • @n-fotrnd1150
      @n-fotrnd1150 8 місяців тому

      Me too

    • @hugoquintero9189
      @hugoquintero9189 7 місяців тому

      How I went they said it was full price

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  6 місяців тому

      Awesome, glad to hear it

  • @juju31897
    @juju31897 9 місяців тому +1

    👍👍

  • @bhimashankarhonawad
    @bhimashankarhonawad 9 місяців тому +1

    👌👌

  • @RIP....
    @RIP.... 9 місяців тому

    Y better buy the s23+ , the s23 fe comes whit exynos 2200

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  9 місяців тому

      Not in the US

    • @stuartzimmermann4180
      @stuartzimmermann4180 9 місяців тому

      Exynos chip has been optimised really well in this . Over 7 hours of screen on time with 20% left yesterday

    • @ChillydontCap
      @ChillydontCap 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@stuartzimmermann4180dont bother. Everyone in youtube comments is an expert whether they've actually used the phone or not. Its pointless really. They're spec sheet readers.

    • @sounaksengupta5709
      @sounaksengupta5709 22 дні тому

      I have been using this phone for a month now, and after this period of time, I can confidently state that based on the features and capabilities of this device, it can be considered a flagship-level smartphone, despite its "FE" designation.

  • @JasZg
    @JasZg 8 місяців тому +8

    The s23 fe is totally garbage,but Samsung usually is a garbage .I have this phone and its the worse experience. Poor battery life,bad camera,cheap outdated chip exynos ( snapdragon only in the usa) Even my 3 years old xiaomi redmi note 9 pro is faster,,and have much much better battery even its 3 years old compared to Samsung galaxy s23 fe😂😂😂

    • @phone-company
      @phone-company 6 місяців тому +14

      I had this Phone too and it's absolute no garbage. It's fast and smooth, cameras are realy good.

    • @JasZg
      @JasZg 6 місяців тому +3

      @@phone-company your problem is;you dont know what is good and what is bad.And you also dont know what the gabage is.

    • @phone-company
      @phone-company 6 місяців тому +9

      @@JasZg :) yes of course .... i tested the whole galaxy s23, 24 an iPhone 15 Series..... maybe i have no idea 😀

    • @JasZg
      @JasZg 6 місяців тому

      @@phone-company I tested probably 20 phones by now,so what? That doesnt change the fact that samsung s23 fe is a very bad phone.😂

    • @phone-company
      @phone-company 6 місяців тому +5

      @@JasZg yep okay :) is your opinion. I have another ;)

  • @calvinnguyen7059
    @calvinnguyen7059 2 місяці тому +1

    i have the exynos version so far it's been great but the battery life could be better

  • @ahmadtharwat2670
    @ahmadtharwat2670 9 місяців тому +2

    Your UA-cam channel is very good

  • @oventikka
    @oventikka 7 місяців тому +1

    Pathetic battery life and camera

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  7 місяців тому

      I think the camera is pretty decent for the price, but I do prefer pixel cameras too, so can't fault your opinion.

  • @markkrathbun3415
    @markkrathbun3415 5 місяців тому

    I've had galaxy a32 5g very satisfied put got talked it the s32fe

  • @char_lizard8440
    @char_lizard8440 3 місяці тому

    No sd card slot. Eff you Samsung!!!!

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  3 місяці тому

      Yeah it's just above the line, they keep those sd card slots on budget phones but this is just over that budget line for them I guess

  • @shortlife9337
    @shortlife9337 5 місяців тому +1

    how many hour you got the screen on time?

    • @AndroidDigest
      @AndroidDigest  5 місяців тому

      I get about 5 to 7 hours, it just depends on the day. Battery life is okay, not the best, but not bad, similar to the regular S23, maybe a little better.

    • @ScottHoward-wt7js
      @ScottHoward-wt7js 26 днів тому

      I get 10