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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
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Exynos 2200
4 nm
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4500 mAh
25W
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6.4"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
8K@24fps
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Specs
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
6x Cortex-A510
1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2
3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB
1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2
3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
8GB 256GB
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
2 MP
f/2.4, (depth)
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, OIS
8 MP
f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@960fps
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
8 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, n77, n78
14 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE with its Exynos 2200 (4nm) performs better than the iQOO Z9 with the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE offers 4 years of OS updates, whereas iQOO Z9 provides 2 years. For security updates, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE offers 5 years of support compared to iQOO Z9's 3 years.
Both iQOO Z9 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. iQOO Z9 also boasts a brighter screen with 1800 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
iQOO Z9 comes with a larger 5000 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. iQOO Z9 also supports faster wired charging at 44W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE supports wireless charging at 15W, while iQOO Z9 lacks this feature.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.