Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance
60.5
96.5 ★
Camera
76.0
100.0 ★
Battery
76.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
61.0
96.5 ★
Overall
72.0
96.2 ★
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 Ultra
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
96.2/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.40"
6.90"
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2340
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 2200 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Xclipse 920
Adreno 840
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
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", du
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@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
25W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min, Wireless
60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 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
6.0 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
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight
209g
214g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Armor 2, DX anti-reflective coating
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 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 96.2/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE puts up a strong fight with a score of 72.0/100. 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 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 96.2/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
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 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE costs PKR 204,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs PKR 449,999. The price difference is PKR 245,000.
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