Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $599 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 209g).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2920
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 168g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, 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 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 42/100; 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 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (76/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $449 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (76/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on performance (70/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.