Samsung’s recent flagship, the Galaxy S23 series, broke away from tradition by featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon chips worldwide, unlike previous models that relied heavily on Exynos. However, rumors suggest that Samsung may be taking a step back with the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE. There are whispers of a surprise that Samsung may have up its sleeve, but it remains to be seen whether this revelation will be met with enthusiasm or disappointment among fans.
The reports surrounding the Galaxy S23 FE have been diverse and varied over the past few months, leaving Samsung enthusiasts in a state of uncertainty. Some reports indicate that Samsung may not release a Fan Edition for the second consecutive year, while others suggest that the Galaxy S23 FE is indeed in the works.
The rumors seem to hold some truth, as it has been reported that Samsung is, in fact, planning to launch a Galaxy S23 FE in the near future. The anticipated release is expected to take place sometime in the fourth quarter of 2023. Additionally, it is expected to feature Exynos chips in all regions, including the United States.
The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra all utilize a unique variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset that is custom-made for Samsung, which is now used worldwide, as opposed to just in select regions like the United States and Korea. In the past, Samsung often relied on Exynos chips in other regions, leading to numerous issues such as software glitches and overheating.
It is widely believed that Samsung will continue to use Snapdragon chips in its upcoming devices; however, this won’t necessarily apply to all models. According to a report from SamMobile, the Galaxy S23 FE is indeed in development, confirming previous rumors about the device.
Interestingly, it seems that Samsung is changing its strategy for the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE. According to reports, the Fan Edition will be equipped with the Exynos 2200 chipset, which will be utilized in all markets, including the United States. This is a deviation from Samsung’s recent trend of using Snapdragon chips globally, and it remains to be seen how this shift in strategy will be received by consumers.
It seems that the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE will be equipped with the Exynos 2200 chipset, which was previously utilized in the European version of the Galaxy S22 series. The Exynos 2200 was Samsung’s initial attempt at a chipset with an AMD GPU, but it encountered several problems, resulting in suboptimal performance. This could be one of the reasons why Samsung chose to rely solely on Qualcomm chips for the Galaxy S23 series.
By using the Exynos chip on a global scale for the Galaxy S23 FE, Samsung is making a significant departure from their recent reliance on Qualcomm chips. The decision to utilize the Exynos 2200 chip in the US market is particularly noteworthy. Currently, the only “flagship-tier” smartphones sold in the US featuring Exynos chips are technically from Google, as their Tensor chips are heavily based on Exynos devices. In fact, Samsung hasn’t sold a flagship device in the US with an Exynos chipset since the Galaxy S6 series. This decision was made because Qualcomm’s designs at the time were struggling with overheating issues, which left Samsung with little choice but to use their in-house Exynos chips.
Galaxy S23 FE Rumored Features
SamMobile has also reported that the Galaxy S23 FE is expected to come with a 50MP primary camera, which would represent a notable upgrade over previous models. The base model of the phone is reportedly set to offer 128GB of storage, with a possible upgrade option to 256GB. As with the previous models, the S23 FE is also rumored to have a 4,500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging capabilities.
As we mentioned above, it has been reported that the Galaxy S23 FE, which is expected to be a more budget-friendly device compared to its flagship counterparts, will be released in Q4 of 2023, which is earlier than the previous Fan Edition release. The Galaxy S21 FE was launched in January 2022, just weeks before the release of the Galaxy S22 series.
Source: SamMobile