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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 11 Pro X Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB) 19Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 FE X
5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3046
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB) vs iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.4"10%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 8MP94%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh48%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3046 mAh
+25W39%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
128GB (100GB available)vs+256GB (242GB available)142%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+188 grams (6.58 ounces)11%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Ceramic frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1125x2436 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
403 PPIvs+463 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 10MPvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP23%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2 microphonesvs+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

29 Common items in both devices
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+22 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
ModelGalaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S23 FE 5G SM-S711U1 (Fan Edition)iPhone 11 Pro A2215, A2217, A2160
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date10/5/2023, Announced: 10/4/20239/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 158 millimeters (3.01 x 6.22 in)71.4 x 144 millimeters (2.81 x 5.67 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Ceramic frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI463 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1450nits[peak]
HDR10+
800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
System versionAndroid 13iOS 13
Firmware updateAndroid 15iOS 18
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm)64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerXclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based]Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 940919 (v9), 1129278 (v10)
Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1), 3946 (v6)
GFXBench: 79fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 460784 (v7)
Geekbench: 13829 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (100GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (242GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1920 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
A2215 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2217, A2160 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm
12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0ยตmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3046 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy39 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Graphite, Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine
โ€ข Samsung DeX
โ€ข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green (matte)
โ€ข Face ID
โ€ข Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.8W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)1.18W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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