Should we consider S23 FE in 2025?

[Bishal17]

With the recent One UI 7 update, the Galaxy S23 FE remains a compelling choice for users in India, especially considering its current price point of around ₹27,999 to ₹29,999 during sales. Pros: Flagship Features at Mid-Range Price: High-quality AMOLED display, IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, and a versatile camera system. Latest Software: Access to Android 15 and One UI 7 ensures up-to-date features and security. Samsung Ecosystem Integration: Seamless compatibility with other Samsung devices and services. Cons: Older Chipset: The Exynos 2200 may not match the performance of newer processors in tasks like intensive gaming. Shorter Software Support: Compared to newer models like the Galaxy S24 FE, which offers extended software updates. Recommendation: Budget-Conscious Users: If your budget is capped at ₹30,000, the Galaxy S23 FE offers excellent value with its recent software updates and flagship features. Future-Proofing: If you can extend your budget slightly, the Galaxy S24 FE provides better performance, longer software support, and newer features, making it a more future-proof option.

[sid0308_s23fe]

A Big No ! You can find way Better Phone than this one with other Brands and Even get better performance. If you want to go in Samsung only, then Consider the base series S23. Samsung Genuinely Ignores this FE Series for real. I am an S23Fe user. The battery will get worse after 1 or 2 OS Upgrades.

[Bishal17]

Yes.I totally agree.There are much better phones in this range.For example consider iPhone 13,which lacks 3X Telephoto and 120 Hz screen refresh rate.But iPhone 13 is much powerful than S23 FE.It also gives much smoother animations and obviously a longer software support[3 Years or maybe more].
I recomend this phone to only those buyers who will buy Samsung only and they do not want Chinese phones or refurbished phones in this range(27K).
Samsung offers devices like A36 and F56 in this range.Though they offer longer OS upgrades than S23 FE but they are still behind the performance of S23 FE.And not the least they still lack a telephoto camera.They have Macro sensors and they are not practical. Phones like Nothing Phone 3A Pro offers much better value(As compared to A36 and F56)with better performance,telephoto camera,unique glyph lights and obviously a very refined software with 3 Gen OS upgrades! 😁

[sid0308_s23fe]

Exactly !