Samsung Galaxy S23 FEvsSamsung Galaxy A56
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 449, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE takes Performance — led by performance score (1,200,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy A56 takes Display — led by screen size (6.7 in).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Samsung Galaxy A56.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,200,000 pts vs 950,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if you want a sharper screen — 403 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 80 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if you want a better camera — 127 pts vs 112 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.4 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,900 nits vs 1,450 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want sharper selfies — 12 MP vs 10 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Samsung Galaxy A56
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 449, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy A56
Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if price matters most. It costs USD 449.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 3x telephoto
- Wireless charging
- Big discount
- Older chipset
- Battery life average
- Thick bezels
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Great value
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 6 years of updates
- Mid-range Exynos chip
- Plastic frame
- No wireless charging