Skip to content

Smartphone comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

Compared products
01Selected
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

  • 190 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 2400 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 71,000In Stock
Choose options
02
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished

  • 234 g.
  • About 6.8 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.0.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 70,000In Stock
Choose options

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

Google Pixel 10aKSh 71,000
Samsung Galaxy S26 FEKSh 81,000
Xiaomi 15TKSh 71,500
Google Pixel 9KSh 74,000
Samsung Galaxy S25 5GKSh 76,000
iPhone 14 Pro MaxKSh 73,000
Vivo V70 5GKSh 72,700
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished has a sharper screen and a higher-resolution main camera (200 MP), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has 7 promised OS upgrades and is lighter (190 g) and slimmer.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
190 g
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
234 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
About 6.7 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
About 6.8 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Exynos 2400 (4 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
4,900 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Memory

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
8 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
Up to 12 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

  • More promised OS upgrades: 7 (vs 4).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: 190 g (vs 234 g).
  • Slimmer: 7.4 mm thick (vs 8.9 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 13).

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished

  • Sharper screen: 500 ppi (vs 385 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP (vs 50 MP).

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

More topicsFewer topics
6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi6.8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 500 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera200 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera
PerformanceExynos 2400 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
Memory8 GB RAMUp to 12 GB RAM
Battery capacity4,900 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistanceCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy S25 FEGalaxy S23 Ultra
Announced2025, September 042023, February 01
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, September 04Available. Released 2023, February 17
Model numbersSM-S731B, SM-S731B/DSSM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS
SAR EU0.54 W/kg (head)     1.57 W/kg (body)—
Device type / form family—Smartphone

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
Dimensions161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm (6.35 x 3.02 x 0.29 in)163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)234 g (8.25 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Form factor—Touchscreen smartphone

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
DisplayDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio)Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak); 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak)Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Display technology—Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Display size—6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate—120Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
ProcessorExynos 2400 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU10-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUXclipse 940Adreno 740

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
RAM8GB12GB / 8GB (256GB); 12GB (512GB)
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 4.0
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Front camera12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panorama, Best FaceLaser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Rear camera video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDRHDR, HDR10+
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
Battery4900 mAhLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging45W wired, PD, QC2, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless charging15W wireless, Qi2 compatible—
Reverse chargingReverse wireless—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
Operating systemAndroid 15, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 13, upgradable to Android 17, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 9.0

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bandsLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bandsSA/NSA/Sub61, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 7, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)—Supported

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Enhanced Armor Aluminum—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsIcyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White—
Desktop modeSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
Additional featuresSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—High-bitrate audio support

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1521140 (v10) GeekBench: 6948 (v6) 3DMark: 4262 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display1247 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-25.6 LUFS (Very good)—
BatteryActive use score 11:57h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
EnergyClass B—
Battery42:37h endurance, 2000 cycles—
Free fallClass A (270 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Refurbished unit information

Refurbished unit information specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished
Condition—Refurbished / EX-UK

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Refurbished if you want a sharper screen and a higher-resolution main camera, or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you would rather have 7 promised OS upgrades and a lighter phone.

Back to compared products ↑

In-stock alternatives

Google Pixel 10aFor Samsung Galaxy S25 FEGoogle Pixel 10aView product ↗Xiaomi 15TFor Samsung Galaxy S25 FEXiaomi 15TView product ↗Samsung Galaxy S24 5GFor Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy S24 5GView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 RefurbishedFor Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4 RefurbishedView product ↗

Menu
Need Help? +254 112891117
Back to Top

My Cart