OnePlus 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Both phones deliver strong flagship experiences but serve different priorities. OnePlus 10 Pro excels with its superior 6.7-inch LTPO2 AMOLED display offering 1300 nits brightness, faster 80W charging, and 50W wireless charging capabilities. Its camera system shines with an impressive 50MP ultrawide and 8K video recording at 24fps. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE counters with a more compact 6.4-inch form factor, brighter 1450 nits peak brightness, and newer Android 13 software. However, its weaker 25W charging, smaller 4500 mAh battery, and limited 4K@60fps video recording feel dated. Performance between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variants is comparable. At $300 less, the Galaxy S23 FE offers better value for budget-conscious buyers prioritizing display brightness and software freshness, while the OnePlus 10 Pro justifies its premium through superior charging speed, battery capacity, and multimedia capabilities. Choose OnePlus 10 Pro if you value fast charging and versatile camera features; pick Galaxy S23 FE for affordability and brightness.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if…
- →80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- →150-degree ultrawide camera
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if…
- →Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- →Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- →3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus 10 Pro
Pros
- 80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- 150-degree ultrawide camera
- Large 5000 mAh battery
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating issues
- OxygenOS 12 merged with ColorOS upset fans
- 8 MP telephoto is weak resolution
- Only 3.3x optical zoom
- No IP68 in all regions
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Pros
- Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- 3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
- Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- Wireless charging with reverse wireless PowerShare
Cons
- Exynos 2200 variant has weaker performance and efficiency
- Only 25W wired charging is slow for 2023
- Gorilla Glass 5 is older protection than Victus 2
- 8 MP telephoto resolution is low
- Heavier at 209 g due to older processor thermals
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3.3x optical zoom | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 150-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | LTPO2 AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3216 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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