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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

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  • 28differ
  • 55identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has 700 cd/m² more maximum display brightness (HDR) than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (1900 cd/m² vs 1200 cd/m²). The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has 11 ppi more pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (393 ppi vs 382 ppi). The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has 2 more processor cores than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (10 vs 8). Display diagonal: 16.8 cm (6.6") on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. Gorilla Glass version: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, Gorilla Glass Victus on the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:16.8 cm (6.6")
    • Galaxy S26 FE:17 cm (6.7")
  • Gorilla Glass version
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:Gorilla Glass Victus 2
    • Galaxy S26 FE:Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Maximum display brightness (HDR)
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:1200 cd/m²
    • Galaxy S26 FE:1900 cd/m²
  • Pixel density
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:393 ppi
    • Galaxy S26 FE:382 ppi
  • Processor family
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:Snapdragon
    • Galaxy S26 FE:Samsung Exynos
  • Processor model
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:8 Gen 2
    • Galaxy S26 FE:2500
  • Processor cores
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:8
    • Galaxy S26 FE:10
  • Internal storage capacity
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:256 GB
    • Galaxy S26 FE:128 GB

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Comparison of Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, Galaxy S26 FE
141 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers16.8 cm (6.6")17 cm (6.7")
Panel typeKnown for oneOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Gorilla Glass versionDiffersGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Differs1200 cd/m²1900 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for one1750 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneHigh Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel densityDiffers393 ppi382 ppi
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 cd/m²
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersSnapdragonSamsung Exynos
Processor modelDiffers8 Gen 22500
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.36 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Camera8 differ
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs10 MP8 MP
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1.4 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers85°84°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers120°123°
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers36°32°
Digital zoomKnown for one30xUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers80°85°
Video capture resolution (max)Differs7680 x 4320 pixels4320 x 7680 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers30 fps240 fps
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one7680x4320@30fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Time lapse modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-timerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Slow motion rateDiffers960fps @FHD, 240fps @FHD240fps in FHD, 120fps in FHD, 120fps in UHD
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3.2"
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/4.4"
Rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.12 µm
Third rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 µm
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3.2"
Network4 differ
3G standardsDiffersUMTS, WCDMAWCDMA, UMTS
5G standardDiffersSub6 FDD, Sub6 TDDSub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD, Sub6 FDD
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one1024-QAMUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual SIM
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM + eSIM
3G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1800,1900,2100,850,900,2600,800,700,2300,2500 MHz
5G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,1900,1800,850,700,900,2600,800,2300,2500,3500,3700 MHz
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
E-mailKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGraphite
Protection featuresKnown for oneWater resistant, Dust resistantUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby AtmosUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMFMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, Mid, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
Video formats supportedDiffers3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBMMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 17
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh4900 mAh
Talk time (4G) (max)Known for one44 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for one23 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for one22 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one84 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one27 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 h
Battery endurance in cyclesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200
Poweridentical
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Enduranceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one8.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA to G
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 min
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA
Repairability classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC
Sensorsidentical
Geomagnetic sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Magnetic sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers195 g193 g
WidthDiffers76.2 mm76.9 mm
DepthDiffers7.6 mm7.4 mm
HeightDiffers157.8 mm161.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card ejector pinKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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