It looks like Samsung is planning to launch its “budget flagship” Galaxy S23 FE this year.. Industry sources suggest that the new device of the South Korean brand could be launched in the fourth quarter of 2023.
According to the information, the manufacturer must have already selected partners and suppliers of device components. Then, Mass production of the smartphone is expected to start in the third quarter of this year..
Sources also claim that Samsung plans to produce between 2 and 3 million Galaxy S23 FE units in 2023. For next year, the number of shipments is expected to increase to 6 to 7 million mobile phones.
Premium smartphone at an affordable price
As in previous years, the Fan Edition version is a mobile phone with a more affordable and balanced configuration than the base model of the Galaxy S series. this year’s variant is expected to cost the same or less than the Galaxy S21 FEfrom 2022.
Rumors indicate that the Galaxy S23 FE could cost the South Korean market around 900,000 won (about R$3,625 in current direct conversion). For a comparison, the Galaxy S21 FE launched at a price of 910,000 won (Rs 3,670).
Strategically, the Fan Edition model should cost less than the “standard” Galaxy S23 in certain markets. For example, the price of the device may be slightly higher than the recently announced Galaxy A54 5G mid-range model.
Possible details of Galaxy S23 FE
Some technical details about the Galaxy S23 FE have emerged in old leaks. The model should adopt Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the same processor used in Galaxy S22 series phones.
Keeping its economic proposition, the device may bring an AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. In addition, the smartphone should have a simpler set of cameras.
Source: Tec Mundo
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