The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE arrived on Australian shores lately and it affords a near-flagship expertise at a decrease value. However there are different methods to get that as nicely.
The native model of the S23 FE is the one with the Exynos 2200. Final yr’s mannequin, the S21 FE, received the earlier Samsung chip, the Exynos 2100, however we’ll get to that telephone in a second.
Apart from the quicker chipset, the 2023 FE mannequin has a greater essential digital camera – a 50MP sensor as a substitute of 12MP. Nevertheless, the whole lot else is pretty related, together with the 6.4” FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED show, the 8MP 3x tele and 12MP 123° extremely extensive cameras, the 4,500mAh battery with 25W charging and so forth. Notice that the S23 FE is thicker and heavier (8.2mm 209g vs. 7.9mm 177g), each are rated IP68.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE makes use of the newer Gorilla Glass Victus to protects its display (the S23 FE has a pane of GG5 as a substitute), however the again is plastic (vs. GG5 on the S23 FE). Each have aluminum frames and are rated IP68. The older mannequin additionally has a 32MP selfie digital camera (in comparison with 10MP on the brand new one).
For a bit lower than the S21 FE you will get a telephone from this yr – the Samsung Galaxy A54. This issues because the A54 launched with Android 13, not 12. Primarily based on Samsung’s deliberate replace schedule, the A54 will obtain Android 17 and safety patches till 2028, whereas assist for the S21 FE will finish earlier.
Each have 6.4” FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED shows. Each have 50MP essential cameras (in actual fact, the A54 sensor is larger at 1/1.56” vs. 1/1.76”), 12MP extremely extensive and 32MP selfie cameras. The A-phone is lacking a tele module, nevertheless. Additionally, it makes use of the mid-range Exynos 1380 chipset, which isn’t as quick because the 2100. This chip mixed with the bigger 5,000mAh battery does make for higher battery endurance, nevertheless.
There’s additionally the Samsung Galaxy A34. This one has a bigger 6.6” show (FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED) and a MediaTek chipset as a substitute, a Dimensity 1080. The primary digital camera will get a downgrade to a 48MP 1/2.0” sensor, however the worth drops considerably too.
Going again to the upper finish of the worth scale, there’s the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion, one other 2022 smartphone. This one does have the Snapdragon 888+ chipset and a quick 6.55” 144Hz FHD+ OLED show. It’s lacking a telephoto digital camera, so it solely comes with a 50MP essential (1/1.55”) and 13MP extremely extensive, plus a 32MP selfie. The 4,400mAh battery is on the small aspect, however the {hardware} makes environment friendly use of it and there may be 68W quick charging so 0-50% takes round 10 minutes.
We’ll wrap up with a few inexpensive 5G telephones. The Nokia G60 is nothing particular, nevertheless it launched with HMD’s “3-3-3 promise” – that’s 3 years of OS updates, 3 years of safety patches and a 3 yr guarantee. It has been a yr because the telephone launched, so it’s extra of a 2-2-3 scenario proper now, nevertheless it’s nonetheless a strong supply for the worth.
The choice to that’s the Motorola Moto G53. This one has a 6.5” HD+ show evaluate to the upper decision 6.58” FHD+ panel on the Nokia (each 120Hz). The Nokia additionally has the extra highly effective chipset (Snapdragon 695 vs. 480+) and an extremely extensive digital camera (solely a 5MP module, however the Moto has none). The G53 has a bigger battery with 5,000mAh capability, in comparison with 4,500mAh for the Nokia.
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The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE arrived on Australian shores lately and it affords a near-flagship expertise at a decrease value. However there are different methods to get that as nicely.
The native model of the S23 FE is the one with the Exynos 2200. Final yr’s mannequin, the S21 FE, received the earlier Samsung chip, the Exynos 2100, however we’ll get to that telephone in a second.
Apart from the quicker chipset, the 2023 FE mannequin has a greater essential digital camera – a 50MP sensor as a substitute of 12MP. Nevertheless, the whole lot else is pretty related, together with the 6.4” FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED show, the 8MP 3x tele and 12MP 123° extremely extensive cameras, the 4,500mAh battery with 25W charging and so forth. Notice that the S23 FE is thicker and heavier (8.2mm 209g vs. 7.9mm 177g), each are rated IP68.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE makes use of the newer Gorilla Glass Victus to protects its display (the S23 FE has a pane of GG5 as a substitute), however the again is plastic (vs. GG5 on the S23 FE). Each have aluminum frames and are rated IP68. The older mannequin additionally has a 32MP selfie digital camera (in comparison with 10MP on the brand new one).
For a bit lower than the S21 FE you will get a telephone from this yr – the Samsung Galaxy A54. This issues because the A54 launched with Android 13, not 12. Primarily based on Samsung’s deliberate replace schedule, the A54 will obtain Android 17 and safety patches till 2028, whereas assist for the S21 FE will finish earlier.
Each have 6.4” FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED shows. Each have 50MP essential cameras (in actual fact, the A54 sensor is larger at 1/1.56” vs. 1/1.76”), 12MP extremely extensive and 32MP selfie cameras. The A-phone is lacking a tele module, nevertheless. Additionally, it makes use of the mid-range Exynos 1380 chipset, which isn’t as quick because the 2100. This chip mixed with the bigger 5,000mAh battery does make for higher battery endurance, nevertheless.
There’s additionally the Samsung Galaxy A34. This one has a bigger 6.6” show (FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED) and a MediaTek chipset as a substitute, a Dimensity 1080. The primary digital camera will get a downgrade to a 48MP 1/2.0” sensor, however the worth drops considerably too.
Going again to the upper finish of the worth scale, there’s the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion, one other 2022 smartphone. This one does have the Snapdragon 888+ chipset and a quick 6.55” 144Hz FHD+ OLED show. It’s lacking a telephoto digital camera, so it solely comes with a 50MP essential (1/1.55”) and 13MP extremely extensive, plus a 32MP selfie. The 4,400mAh battery is on the small aspect, however the {hardware} makes environment friendly use of it and there may be 68W quick charging so 0-50% takes round 10 minutes.
We’ll wrap up with a few inexpensive 5G telephones. The Nokia G60 is nothing particular, nevertheless it launched with HMD’s “3-3-3 promise” – that’s 3 years of OS updates, 3 years of safety patches and a 3 yr guarantee. It has been a yr because the telephone launched, so it’s extra of a 2-2-3 scenario proper now, nevertheless it’s nonetheless a strong supply for the worth.
The choice to that’s the Motorola Moto G53. This one has a 6.5” HD+ show evaluate to the upper decision 6.58” FHD+ panel on the Nokia (each 120Hz). The Nokia additionally has the extra highly effective chipset (Snapdragon 695 vs. 480+) and an extremely extensive digital camera (solely a 5MP module, however the Moto has none). The G53 has a bigger battery with 5,000mAh capability, in comparison with 4,500mAh for the Nokia.
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