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Galaxy S23 FE vs Civi 2

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Samsung · 2023

Galaxy S23 FE

$599

83.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.5

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera91/100

Battery78/100

Xiaomi · 2022

Civi 2

Price on request

83.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery80/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S23 FE:

✓$9400 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.4" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Civi 2:

✓37.19999999999999g lighter chassis (171.8g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.55" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S23 FE	Civi 2
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.4"	6.55"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (403 ppi)	1080x2400 (402 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,450 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50.3 MP
Telephoto Zoom	8 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	10 MP, f/2.4	32 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	158 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm	159.2 x 72.7 x 7.23 mm
Weight	209 g	171.8 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	67W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.1	Bluetooth 5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$599	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S23 FE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S23 FE ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S23 FE:

Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system) · Brighter screen: 1,450 nits peak vs 0 nits

When to buy Civi 2:

Significantly faster wired charging: 67W vs max 25W · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 FE vs Civi 2

Which phone is better: Galaxy S23 FE or Civi 2?

Galaxy S23 FE leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.5/100 compared to Civi 2 (83.5/100), driven by advantages in Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system) and Brighter screen: 1,450 nits peak vs 0 nits.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 FE and Civi 2?

Galaxy S23 FE is equipped with a 6.4-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Civi 2 features a 6.55-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S23 FE and Civi 2?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S23 FE scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Civi 2 scores 84/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Galaxy S23 FE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 FE vs Civi 2

Which phone is better: Galaxy S23 FE or Civi 2?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 FE and Civi 2?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S23 FE and Civi 2?

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