Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Both phones share the same 6.4-6.6 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with 120Hz refresh rates, but differ significantly in performance and charging capabilities. Samsung Galaxy S22+ features the superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, brighter 1750-nit display, faster 45W charging, and 8K video recording, justifying its $999 price point for power users. Galaxy S23 FE delivers solid value at $599 with identical 50MP main camera, capable Exynos 2200/Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 options, and practical 25W charging. However, the S22+ excels in sustained performance, display brightness, and flagship features like optical image stabilization on telephoto. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing everyday performance, the S23 FE provides excellent capability. Enthusiasts and professionals should choose the S22+ for superior processing power and premium imaging features.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22+ if…
- →Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- →45W fast charging support
- →Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
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 S22+
Pros
- Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- 45W fast charging support
- Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
- Bright 1750 nits display
- Same triple camera as S22 Ultra minus periscope
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 throttling issues
- No S Pen support
- $999 places it in Ultra territory from competitors
- No microSD expansion
- No charger in the box
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 S22+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 209 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.64 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 | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1750 | 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 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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