Samsung, following the recent launch of the Snapdragon 888 variant of the Galaxy S21 FE in India, is now directing its attention towards the next device in its lineup. Interestingly, prevailing leaks and rumors indicate that the forthcoming device may be labeled as the S23 FE instead of the S22 FE. Although the official launch date remains undisclosed, a recent disclosure on Geekbench has provided a glimpse into the possibility of Samsung offering distinct chipset versions for the United States and global markets.
The initial listing, which surfaced earlier this month, pertains to a Samsung device identified by the model ID ‘SM-S711B.’ It is believed to be the global version intended for sale in Europe, Asia, and other non-U.S. markets. The listing suggests that this variant will be powered by the Exynos 2200 SoC (identified as ‘motherboard s5e9925’), featuring a tri-cluster architecture and clocked at a maximum speed of 2.8GHz. Moreover, it incorporates an integrated Xclipse 920 GPU. Although this particular variant boasts 8GB of RAM, it remains uncertain if Samsung will introduce a higher-end model with increased memory capacity.
The most recent listing relates to a variant codenamed ‘Samsung SM-S711U1.’ Diverging from its predecessor, this version will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, specified as ‘motherboard Taro’ in the Geekbench record. It also possesses a tri-cluster CPU configuration, albeit clocked slightly higher, reaching up to 3GHz. Similar to the Exynos model, this variant encompasses 8GB of RAM. Given the ‘U’ designation in its model name, it is highly likely that this version is intended for release in the United States. Both listings confirm that these variants will operate on the Android 13 operating system.
Details regarding the Galaxy S23 FE are currently limited, although a previous leak suggested that the device might feature a 50MP primary camera, constituting an upgrade from the 12MP sensor employed in the S21 FE. As for the reliability of the Geekbench listings, it is crucial to exercise caution as they are susceptible to manipulation. However, if these listings accurately represent Samsung’s strategy of providing smartphones with differing chipsets across various markets, it will be intriguing to observe consumer responses. Notably, this approach faced some criticism in the past when the company released Exynos-powered devices globally while offering Snapdragon-powered models exclusively in the United States.