In earlier years, Samsung used an ‘FE’ moniker to indicate a telephone that saved quite a lot of what made the Galaxy S-series nice however stripped right down to the necessities and launched at a less expensive worth. These fan editions had been sometimes good worth for cash, delivering nice cameras, screens and efficiency.
The final one to hit the market was the S21 FE, a ‘Lite’ model of the Galaxy S21 and – whereas there have been rumours that we’d see it – the Galaxy S22 FE by no means occurred. At launch, the S23 FE could possibly be Samsung’s first ‘Fan Version’ S-series telephone in two years.
There’s been a gradual construct in info relating to the following FE starting from {hardware} and digicam specs by means of to launch date predictions. This is what we have heard to this point.
Will it occur and when?
- Restricted launch in Q3 2023
- Additional markets launched in This fall 2023 and Q1 2024
At this level, your guess is nearly as good as ours when the telephone will hit the market, and there is a likelihood the launch is staggered throughout weeks and months.
A number of retailers – starting from Korean media by means of to standard leak publications like Galaxy Club and SamMobile – initially indicated that we should always count on the launch sooner or later within the fourth quarter of this yr. If correct, the timing could be just like the final FE mannequin launched: the S21 FE.
SamMobile has claimed that the launch will likely be staggered throughout completely different markets across the globe and that the telephone may see a “restricted” launch in Q3 2023 to start with, then seeing a wider rollout within the final three months of the yr, earlier than increasing to additional territories originally of 2024.
Earlier within the hearsay cycle frequent leaker – Yogesh Brar – informed a distinct story. He urged that there is no such thing as a S23 FE in growth, and that we should not count on it in any respect. Nevertheless, with the telephone now showing in a 3C certification listing, we might be pretty assured that his info was incorrect.
Galaxy S23 FE: Snapdragon or Exynos, area relying
- Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset – 6GB/8GB RAM – 128GB/256GB storage
- 4500mAh battery – 25W wired charging
One fascinating hearsay has urged that the S23 FE will likely be powered by the Exynos 2200 processor, not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that is contained in the S23 sequence. This chipset was utilized by Samsung in its S22 vary in Europe, delivering flagship efficiency (for essentially the most half). If these rumours are correct it will be a complicated transfer, delivering a brand new telephone with a two-year-old flagship processor (by the point the telephone is launched).
Initially it was claimed that this chipset would not simply be utilized in Europe, however in each market the place the telephone is accessible, together with the US. More moderen info nevertheless means that we may even see the outdated Europe/US break up with the S23 FE. A leaked benchmark revealed a Galaxy S23 FE with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 inside for the US/North America market, which may imply the telephone will likely be powered by two distinct processors relying on area.
It is also been claimed that we’ll see 128GB and 256GB variations of the S23 FE, with no phrase on whether or not there will likely be expandable storage assist. Given the S23 sequence options 8GB RAM, it is probably the telephone will function the identical, or decrease. It has been urged it would even have as little 6GB.
As for the battery, that is claimed to be 4500mAh, identical to the S23 FE, and – crucially – means extra battery than the S23 common. Though, just like the S23, it is unlikely to function super-fast charging and will likely be restricted to 25W identical to most of Samsung’s current telephones.
Whereas it does not verify the scale or capability of the battery, a Security Korea certification itemizing – first noticed by Galaxy Club – reveals an precise {photograph} of the inner battery from the S23 Fan Version. The battery belongs to a telephone with the mannequin quantity SM-S711, which is believed to be the S23 FE.
Galaxy S23 FE: 50MP digicam main the road
- 50MP main digicam
- Triple digicam system – foremost, ultrawide and telephoto zoom
Not a lot is understood in regards to the actual make-up of the S23 FE’s digicam system, but it surely’s been rumoured that we’ll see a 50-megapixel main digicam, identical to the S23 has. This info comes from Galaxy Club’s “trusted” sources.
Design leaks have revealed a triple digicam system, and it has been claimed that this triple system will likely be made up of a foremost, ultrawide and telephoto zoom this yr. Identical to the flagship fashions.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: Design and show
- Appears identical to the Galaxy A54
- 6.4-inch AMOLED show
Earlier than render leaks appeared we made an informed guess as to what it should seem like, assuming – like most Samsung candybars in 2023 – that it will look one thing just like the Galaxy S23 sequence. On condition that the ‘FE’ editions sometimes look quite a bit just like the S-series ‘correct’, it will be very uncommon if the telephone launched and did not look one thing like the S23, with its three particular person digicam rings on the again organized in a neat column.
This assumption appears to be right if a collection of detailed render leaks is something to go by. It is the Samsung search for 2023, and is featured throughout most of its telephones, together with the newest Galaxy A-series models. Actually, the aforementioned leaks – published by SmartPrix in collaboration with OnLeaks – present a tool which, from a visible perspective, appears close to similar to the Galaxy A54.
Smartprix
As for supplies, we’re uncertain whether or not Samsung would go for plastic or glass on the FE for 2023. The Galaxy A54 switched plastic for glass, and the S23 sequence fashions all function glass backs too, so it would not be too ‘on the market’ to foretell a glass, somewhat than plastic, again on the S23 FE. On condition that the A54 additionally options waterproofing – just like the S23 fashions – we might count on a excessive diploma of water and dust-resistance too.
Galaxy S23 FE: The story to this point
17 July 2023: A well-known Snapdragon/Exynos break up for US and Europe?
A leaked benchmark – if correct – means that the S23 FE for the US area will function the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, not the Exynos processor that is nonetheless anticipated in Europe and different markets.
30 June 2023: Galaxy S23 FE will get 3C certification
If we wanted any additional proof that the Galaxy S23 FE is within the works, a certification itemizing was it. A 3C listing is a vital puzzle piece becoming in place.
28 June 2023: Galaxy S23 FE renders go away little to the creativeness
A spherical of leaks published by Smartprix in collaboration with OnLeaks reveal a telephone that is extremely just like the Galaxy A54.
13 June 2023: S23 FE to launch in Q3, with additional rollout in This fall 2023 and Q1 in 2024
SamMobile’s sources declare the telephone will see an preliminary launch within the third quarter of this yr, with wider rollout within the following months.
9 June 2023: Battery leak seems to substantiate system’s existence
Whereas it could not look like it, that is arguably a very powerful leak but, as a result of it isn’t simply word-of-mouth from an internet leaker. It is public file from a certification listing in South Korea.
2 Might 2023: S23 FE to function 50MP main digicam
A report from Galaxy Club suggests we’ll see a flagship 50-megapixel digicam within the S23 FE
1 April 2023: S23 FE to function Exynos 2200 chipset
One other hearsay says it is happening, and it’ll function the identical processor that powered the S22 sequence in Europe.
15 March 2023: S23 FE may occur in spite of everything
The S23 FE is being launched in Q4 2023 in accordance with Korean media.
11 March 2023: S23 FE confusion reigns – will it ever occur?
A brand new report means that there might be no Samsung Galaxy S23 FE this yr.
23 February 2032: S23 FE will not have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
It has been urged that the following FE won’t feature the latest flagship chipset, going with the cheaper 8+ Gen 1 platform as a substitute
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