Galaxy S25 FE vs Galaxy S23 FE: Will it finally be worth upgrading your Fan Edition?

Galaxy S25 FE vs Galaxy S23 FE differences:

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There are some slight design tweaks, though. For example, the bezels are slimmer and the camera rings are larger. Samsung has also improved the durability, adding Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back, which should be significantly more scratch and drop resistant compared to the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the older model. Both are rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.

Color options have shifted from the S23 FE’s playful Purple, Mint, and Cream to more mature finishes like Icy Blue, Jet Black, Navy, and White. One thing hasn’t changed, however, and that is the lack of a charger in the box.

The Galaxy S25 FE uses the full Exynos 2400 (not the downclocked “2400e” from the S24 FE), built on a 4nm process with a 10-core CPU and Xclipse 940 GPU. It’s a far more capable chip, especially for gaming and sustained performance.

Memory remains at 8 GB RAM, and so does the UFS 4.0 storage. That said, the new model tops out at 512 GB whereas the older one maxed out at 256 GB of storage.

The Galaxy S25 FE bumps capacity to 4,900 mAh and adds 45W wired charging, reaching 65% in 30 minutes. Wireless charging also improves to 25W, and reverse wireless charging is supported, which can come in handy when you want to charge accessories like earbuds or your smartwatch.

The Galaxy S23 FE still holds up well, though, especially if you can find it at a discount. It shares (almost) the same camera hardware and offers good performance. But with its shorter software support window and slower charging, it’s starting to show its age in the face of this year’s version.

If you’re buying new, the Galaxy S25 FE is the smarter long-term choice. If you already own the S23 FE, the upgrades may not be essential, but they’re meaningful enough to make the S25 FE the Fan Edition to beat.