Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Sony Xperia 1
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3330); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 209g).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 209g
- Better display (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 9 points higher (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (70/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Sony Xperia 1 by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (70/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (100/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (70/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on performance (70/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.