Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance
60.5
88.7 ★
Camera
76.0
78.0 ★
Battery
76.0 ★
66.0
Gaming
61.0
86.9 ★
Overall
72.0
83.0 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
76.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
83.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.40"
6.30"
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2340
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 2200 (4 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Xclipse 920
Xclipse 960
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS+ 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), LED Flash
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4500 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging
25W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min, Wireless
25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs or SIM + eSIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight
209g
167g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Mint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 8
Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy S26
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the overall winner with a score of 83.0/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has better battery with a score of 76.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE offers better value at PKR 204,999 with a value score of 1.6.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE costs PKR 204,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 costs PKR 319,999. The price difference is PKR 115,000.
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