The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, an affordable flagship phone, has been leaked in real images during its certification process, revealing its design and specifications including a 6.3-inch display, octa-core processor, up to 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, 4,370mAh battery, and 5G support, with an expected release in India and a price tag of NR 54,999 (~$663).
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is expected to feature new cameras, more powerful chipsets, a refreshed design, and longer software support, making it a worthy successor to the Galaxy S21 FE, although pricing will ultimately determine its success in the mid-range phone market.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition and the Galaxy XCover6 Pro Tactical Edition smartphones, but they are only available for purchase by the military, first responders, and other physical jobs, featuring rugged shells, advanced security features, and software improvements based on Android 13.
Samsung Argentina has released a marketing image revealing the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE, indicating that their official launch is imminent.
Samsung is set to release the Galaxy S23 FE, a relatively basic device that matches the Google Pixel 7 in price, costing $599 in the US market.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series, expected to be released in early 2024, will feature minor design changes and a yearly hardware refresh, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra being the most enticing model.
Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy S23 series and possibly introduce the Galaxy Ring on January 18, earlier than the usual February release date for Galaxy S phones.
Samsung India's official Twitter account teases a new Samsung product launch on October 4, possibly the Galaxy S23 Fan Edition, with a minimalist header image highlighting three camera circles.
Samsung is teasing the launch of "The New Epic" in India on October 4, which is expected to be its last major device announcement for 2023, featuring a powerful and versatile Galaxy Tab and the affordable Galaxy S23 FE smartphone competing with the Pixel 7a.
Samsung has unveiled its new Exynos 2400 chipset, which is expected to be used in the upcoming Galaxy S24 series, offering improved CPU and AI performance compared to its predecessor, the Exynos 2200, and will be used in regions like Korea and Europe while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset will be used in the US.
Samsung is rumored to return to its global Exynos/Snapdragon split for the Galaxy S24 series, with the US receiving Snapdragon chips for all models except the Ultra.
Samsung has released the October 2023 security update for the Galaxy S23 series smartphones in Europe and India, with global release expected in the next few days, and the update includes the October 2023 security patch to fix vulnerabilities in the previous software version.
The Galaxy S24 flagship series is set to be unveiled in January 2024, featuring the Exynos 2400 SoC, potential improvements in screen resolution and camera capabilities, and a possible inclusion of two-way satellite communication for emergencies.
The benchmark numbers for the Galaxy S24 Ultra prototype suggest that European owners will have a Snapdragon chipset, but the performance is lower than expected.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is expected to be unveiled in January or February, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra featuring an enhanced 200MP camera sensor and a redesigned speaker opening using a long strip design.
The Galaxy S23 FE may launch with Android 14 in Europe, potentially offering more OS updates than the version launched with Android 13 in other countries.
Samsung's new Galaxy S23 FE has launched at a higher price than initially stated, with the unlocked version priced at $629 instead of the previously announced $599.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, initially priced at $599, has been listed for $629.99 on Samsung's website, but can be purchased for the original price of $599 on Amazon with a $100 gift card included, making it a competitive offer in the US midrange market.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a high-quality midrange Android phone that offers a solid build, good performance, and a range of features, although it falls slightly short compared to the Google Pixel 8 in terms of camera capabilities and software commitment.
