Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 67/100 vs 63/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 1,436,963); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera (127 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 182g vs 209g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 4 points higher (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 19.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.