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As Singaporeans, one thing we all love is a great deal.

Well, we’re in luck because Samsung just dropped their new Samsung Galaxy FE phone!

Samsung’s Galaxy FE series basically gives you the best of both worlds.

You get great features and quality AND at a lower price than Samsung's Galaxy flagship series.

In this article, we'll dive into what Samsung Galaxy FE phones are all about.

PS: Want to get straight to shopping? Get your hands on S23 FE phones now:

Samsung's Galaxy FE phones, or 'Fan Edition' phones, are essentially wallet-friendly versions of the flagship S series phones.

Here’s how it works: each year, Samsung looks at the latest S series phones to identify the most popular and sought-after features. 

They then incorporate these standout features into the Fan Edition (FE) models for that year. 

This strategy came about from Samsung’s desire to make phones more affordable when the Covid-19 pandemic first hit.

Another reason was to offer consumers a chance to experience flagship specifications at a lower price. 

The newest addition to the Galaxy FE series, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, launched online on October 10th 2023, and was made available for regular retail purchase on October 20th.

The Galaxy S23 FE comes in various colours, including Mint, Graphite, Purple, Cream.

Samsung also offers two exclusive colours on their website – Blue and Orange.

Now that you know the story behind Samsung’s Galaxy FE phones, let’s look at their latest FE model, the Galaxy S23 FE.  

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE boasts a 6.4-inch, AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. 

And with a display resolution of 1080 x 2340, images and content will appear crystal clear. 

This Samsung smartphone has an impressive brightness of 1,450 nits and comes with Vision Booster, which automatically adapts the screen's brightness to its surroundings and makes your display more dynamic.

This feature lets you comfortably consume content and view everything on your screen in bright sunlight.

How does the Galaxy S23 FE’s display compare to that of the Galaxy S23?

The Galaxy S23 FE's display specs are mostly similar to the Galaxy S23, except for its size and display technology. 

Source: Samsung

The Galaxy S23's screen is 6.1 inches and utilises a Dynamic AMOLED display. 

This means that the Galaxy S23 FE is slightly bigger than the Galaxy S23, but won't have a display that's as vibrant.

The Galaxy S23 FE comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, making it lightweight and durable.

For context, this glass is capable of withstanding a 1.2 metre drop. 

The phone also has a matte silver aluminium frame to give it both a sleek look and a tough build. 

How does the Galaxy S23 FE’s design compare to that of the Galaxy S23? 

While most aspects of the Galaxy S23 FE are similar to the Galaxy S23, there's one key difference: the Galaxy S23 has Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which makes it more durable and less prone to scratches.

When we're getting a new phone, one thing we can't wait to check out is the camera. 📸

Despite being a budget-friendly alternative to Samsung's flagship phones, the Galaxy S23 FE doesn't compromise on camera quality.

Source: Samsung

It features a range of lenses:

In addition to its lens variety, the Galaxy S23 FE also includes the iconic night mode feature from the S series, 'Nightography', which excels in low-light photography and videography.

When it comes to videography, the Galaxy S23 FE’s main camera is capable of shooting 8K videos at 24fps, while the front camera can capture 4K videos at 60fps - perfect for high-quality vlogging and video calls. 

To top it all off, the phone also comes with a Photo Remaster feature, which enhances and sharpens blurry pictures.

How does the Galaxy S23 FE’s camera compare to that of the Galaxy S23?

The Galaxy S23 has a 12MP selfie camera and is capable of shooting 8K videos at 30fps with its main camera. 

While the Galaxy S23 FE features a lower-resolution MP selfie camera as compared to the Galaxy S23 (10MP vs 12MP), the difference isn’t huge.

A 10MP camera is also generally considered decent for amateur photographers, especially if you’re not intending to create large-format prints from your pictures. 

The Galaxy S23 FE has an incredible battery life with up 22 hours of watch time and 66 hours of listening time.  

If you compare this to that of the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23 has an even longer battery life (up to 71 hours of listening time.)

That said, 66 hours of battery life is already a lot – and the incremental benefit that you get out of 71 hours vs 66 hours might not be that much 😉  

Still have some burning questions about Samsung Galaxy FE phones? Keep reading to get them answered. 

Q: Do Samsung Galaxy FE phones have a headphone jack? 

A: No, they don’t have a headphone jack. 

You can either use a USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter or wireless earbuds. 

If you're leaning towards wireless earbuds, check out our article on the best wireless earbuds in Singapore.

Q: Do Samsung Galaxy FE phones support eSIMs? 

A: Only the Galaxy S23 FE supports both dual SIM and eSIMs.

You can use two physical SIM cards at once or one eSIM and one physical card at the same time. 

In a nutshell, Samsung Galaxy FE phones are a budget-friendly option packed with tons of features.

While these phones might not have all the high-end specs you’d get with the S series, they still have some pretty decent specifications and features.

They’re perfect for folks who don’t need the latest technology and want to save some cash on their new phone purchase. 

If the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has caught your eye, grab yours from the Singtel website now!