Device Size Comparison
Weight
The Galaxy S24 FE is 45g heavier than the Galaxy S23 (26.8%).
Height
The Galaxy S24 FE is 15.7mm taller than the Galaxy S23.
Width
The Galaxy S24 FE is 6.4mm wider than the Galaxy S23.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 FE is 0.4mm thicker than the Galaxy S23.
Smaller body
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23 (70.9 × 146.3 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 mm).
Lighter weight
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23 (168 g) vs Galaxy S24 FE (213 g), 45 g lighter.
Thinner design
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23 (7.6 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (8 mm).
Pocketability
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm).
Larger overall size
Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy S24 FE is 6.4 mm wider and 15.7 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (77.3 × 162 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 FE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9 mm | 77.3 mm | +6.4 mm |
| Height | 146.3 mm | 162 mm | +15.7 mm |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm | 8 mm | +0.4 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 213 g | +45 g |
Pocket Carry
The Galaxy S23's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S23 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.
One-Hand Use
The Galaxy S23's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S24 FE covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.
Daily Comfort
Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy S24 FE is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.
Travel & Bag Carry
The Galaxy S24 FE uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S23 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy S24 FE adds more listed mass to a packed carry.
Who should choose the Galaxy S23?
Choose the Galaxy S23 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (168g vs 213g), narrower 70.9 mm width (vs 77.3 mm), shorter 146.3 mm height (vs 162 mm), thinner 7.6 mm profile (vs 8 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.9 × 146.3 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).
Who should choose the Galaxy S24 FE?
Choose the Galaxy S24 FE if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (213g vs 168g), wider 77.3 mm body (vs 70.9 mm), taller 162 mm frame (vs 146.3 mm), thicker 8 mm edge (vs 7.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.3 × 162 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).
Overall recommendation
Overall, the Galaxy S23 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy S24 FE is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.
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