Given the awkward launch of the Galaxy S21 FE, which probably did not garner the same success as the Galaxy S20 FE, it was somewhat obvious that Samsung would not proceed with a Galaxy S22 FE launch. Fortunately, the Galaxy S23 FE could indicate a rebirth of cost-effective smartphones, and the existence of Qualcomm’s high-end Snapdragon 8 chipsets should give Samsung sufficient motivation to go through with a launch. According to one rumor, the Galaxy S23 FE will be equipped with the previous-generation Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1.
With an ideal chipset like the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, Samsung just needs to get the pricing right for the Galaxy S23 FE
On Twitter, ‘Connor / 코너 / コナー,’ who goes by the handle @OreXda, claims to have ‘exclusive’ information surrounding the Galaxy S23 FE, stating that the upcoming smartphone will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. For those that do not know, Qualcomm unveiled this SoC on May 20, and it is better in every way compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1’s biggest differentiation was that it is mass produced on TSMC’s efficient 4nm process, the same one used for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Qualcomm switching foundries from Samsung to TSMC introduced the heftiest upgrade in both performance and power efficiency, making it the suitable silicon to use in the Galaxy S23 FE. With the flagship Exynos range not being produced for the time being, a global launch can bring a positive outcome for Samsung’s sales simply because potential buyers are well-informed about the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 from before.
[Exclusive]
Galaxy S23 FE will use Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 to adjust the unit price.
— Connor / 코너 / コナー (@OreXda) February 21, 2023
If you are unaware of its performance, note that it was able to beat Apple’s A15 Bionic in a gaming test, so it means business. At this stage, using the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for the Galaxy S23 FE is not an option for Samsung because it will be pricier to purchase from Qualcomm than acquiring the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. Secondly, using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 would undercut the Galaxy S23 series, which would be detrimental to Samsung’s sales, so if the latest rumor ends up true, then it would have been the right business decision.
As for the pricing, that variable is something we are unaware of right now. Given that the Galaxy S23 series starts from $799.99 in the U.S., Samsung can charge maybe $150 less, bringing the total to $649.99 for the Galaxy S23 FE, if we are lucky. It is possible the Korean manufacturer charges customers $699.99 while following other cost-cutting measures such as using a plastic back instead of glass and downgrading the cameras a little bit. Then again, this model will be targeted to those who want flagship-class hardware at an acceptable price.
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