Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy A25 delivers excellent value at $249.99 with a vibrant 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, and solid 50MP main camera with OIS. Its 5000mAh battery outlasts competitors in this price tier, though the Exynos 1280 processor handles everyday tasks adequately. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23 FE at $599 commands double the price for meaningful upgrades: superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance, brighter Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (1450 nits), telephoto lens with 3x zoom, wireless charging, and USB 3.2 connectivity. Video recording reaches 4K@60fps versus the A25's 4K@30fps. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing battery life and display quality, the Galaxy A25 offers exceptional value. However, those willing to invest $600 gain noticeably better performance, camera versatility, and flagship features that justify the premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A25 if…
- →Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- →OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
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
Samsung Galaxy A25
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
- Ships with Android 14 and four OS update promise
- 5G capable
Cons
- Exynos 1280 shows its age in demanding tasks
- Depth sensor is not a useful third camera
- No wireless charging
- Wi-Fi 5 only
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 | Samsung Galaxy A25 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 209 g |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.0 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 2 MP depth | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP4 | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
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