Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S23 FE
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
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Galaxy A34
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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Galaxy S23 FE
AnTuTu benchmark (940,921 pts)
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Galaxy A34
Screen size (6.6")
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Galaxy A34
Total weight (199g)
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Specs-per-dollar (server score)
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| Spec | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.6" | 6.4" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,000 nits | 1,450 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| — | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm) | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USA | |
| 472,126 | 940,921 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh | |
| 25W | 25W | |
| No | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 199g | 209g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | |
| IP67 | IP68 | |
| Mid-Range | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A34
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Highest resolution main camera.