Samsung shied away from releasing the Fan Edition model for the Galaxy S22 series. However, it won't be the case for the S23 series. The tech giant is said to be readying the Galaxy S23 FE.
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Struggle
The Galaxy S23 series' sale has reportedly decreased this month. Hence, Samsung may have decided to release the S23 FE this year to attract buyers who prefer premium hardware at an affordable price.
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Testing the firmware
Samsung has reportedly begun testing the Galaxy S23 FE's firmware in Europe. The US and South Korean versions are yet to be tested. The brand may need a few months to finalize the phone.
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Scenario
The Galaxy S23 FE, which has been part of the rumor mill for weeks now, is tipped to be a "budget-friendly" version of the flagship S23, with minor changes to the hardware.
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Design
The Galaxy S23 FE will sport a top-centered punch-hole, an in-display fingerprint reader, IP68-rated protection, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It could feature a 120Hz Full-HD+ AMOLED screen.
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Performance
The Galaxy S23 FE will house Exynos 2200 chip. Expect it to have 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage. The handset will boot Android 13-based One UI 5.1, and pack a 4,500mAh battery.