Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 64/100 vs 52/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 12 points higher (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 28.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on performance (70/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.