Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Beautiful classic design, dual-glass, IP68-rated.

It's closer related to S22 than S23 and yet it arrives 18 months after the S22 family.

Overall, the Galaxy S23 FE is a good all-round smartphone, almost like a flagship-killer, even if it's a year late. It's pretty much a hard pass at $600, but at $500 or less - we'd say it's a good deal that makes sense.

Nice, big display ; Fun color options! ; Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security support

Lackluster telephoto lens ; Sluggish portrait mode ; Costs extra if you buy unlocked from Samsung

Samsung found a way to wedge the S23 FE in between the midrange and premium classes, and I don’t think it’s a bad thing that we have one more good phone on offer between $500 and the $800 flagships. But as for the “fans” this phone is supposedly...

Stellar display, can't ask for better at this price ; A powerful and well-rounded camera system ; Long battery life ; Flagship-level performance

Sharp edges, can be uncomfortable ; Speakers have more room for improvement ; Limited storage options ; Video recording is still just about average

+ Solid CPU performance with practically no thermal throttling ; + Good build quality despite using plastic chassis ; + Great display with Super AMOLED, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and HDR10+ support ; + Satisfying battery life ; + Reliable camera...

- Charging speed is painfully slow ; - Bezels are thick ; - Virtual proximity sensor ; - Macro camera is kind of pointless to use ; - GPU performance is lacking

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is designed for those who want a modern smartphone experience without breaking the bank.

Great workmanship ; Great AMOLED display ; Versatile camera ; Android 14 with One UI 6.0 ; Solid performance

Too expensive and released too late ; Too much internal competition ; Thick bezels ; Only average battery life ; No charger included

Technically, Samsung delivered a really great smartphone in a very confident and experienced manner. However, there is the elephant in the room: other devices from the company might cannibalize its sales! It features the expected great performance, a...

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE offers practical features at a budget-friendly price. It excels in software support and provides essential flagship features. However, it is hampered by its older hardware, including a less bright display, larger bezels, and a...

If you like the Samsung brand but balk at high-priced hones, the Galaxy S23 FE is a good alternative, although I'd also argue that the Galaxy A54 has its own strengths, plus a lower starting price. And that gets to the heart of the problem with the...

Very similar design to the Galaxy S23 ; Great performance from the Exynos 2200 ; All-day battery life

The regular Galaxy S23 can be found cheaper ; Slow charging ; Fairly heavy for its size

By itself, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE looks like a tempting option with flagship S23 DNA and the right compromises to fit its £599/$599 price tag – but with the regular Galaxy S23 already dipping beneath the FE’s RRP, it seems like it’s too little too...

Accomplished design fits neatly into Galaxy family ; 6.4-inch display larger than base S23 model ; Strong main camera performance

Older-gen hardware and so-so battery life ; The smaller Galaxy S23 now costs less ; 3x tele zoom camera has limitations

The whole 'Fan Edition' label may seem like a misnomer, as the true target audience for this phone will be lured in by its many features and sensibly pitched price point. While older-gen hardware means so-so battery life, the 6.4-inch display will...