Highlights
1. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is expected to be powered by the Exynos 2200 chipset.
2. Benchmark tests show that the Exynos 2200-powered Galaxy S23 FE outperforms the Galaxy S22, which also features the same chipset.
3. The performance gap between the two devices suggests that the Exynos 2200 inside the Galaxy S23 FE may be more optimized than in the Galaxy S22.
4. The US versions of both the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S22, which are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, also exhibit similar performance gaps in benchmark tests.
5. The improved performance of the Exynos chipset in the Galaxy S23 FE may be attributed to better thermal management, allowing the chipset to run at its full potential without overheating.
Samsung to Launch Galaxy S23 FE with Optimized Exynos 2200 Chipset
Samsung is preparing to release the Galaxy S23 FE featuring its in-house Exynos 2200 chipset. This chipset, which powered the Galaxy S22 series in Europe and other regions last year, has been optimized by the Korean company to enhance its performance. In fact, benchmark runs have shown that the Exynos 2200-powered Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Galaxy S22.
Geekbench Scores Highlight Performance Difference
Although the Galaxy S23 FE has not been officially announced, numerous entries from the phone have been found on the benchmarking platform Geekbench. These entries have been compiled by GalaxyClub, revealing that the Exynos version of the upcoming handset consistently achieves single-core scores above 1600 and multi-core scores over 4100 on Geekbench.
In contrast, the Galaxy S22 with the same Exynos processor struggled to reach a single-core score of 1500 and did not exceed a multi-core score of 3500 in Geekbench tests. Despite having the same CPU and GPU clock speeds, 8GB of RAM, and Android 13-based software, the performance gap between the two devices is significant.
Software Optimizations and Cooling Mechanism
One possible explanation for this performance difference is that the Galaxy S23 FE has a more optimized version of the Exynos 2200 chipset compared to the Galaxy S22. Additionally, both the US versions of the Galaxy S23 FE and the Galaxy S22, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, also exhibited similar performance gaps in benchmark runs on Geekbench. This suggests that software optimizations and a better cooling mechanism may be responsible for the improved performance of the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE.
Addressing Previous Issues with Exynos Processors
In recent years, Exynos processors have faced criticism for their poor performance and higher power consumption compared to competing Snapdragon solutions. As a result, Samsung opted to ship the Galaxy S23 series with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 globally. However, Exynos chips are now making a comeback in Galaxy flagships, starting with the Galaxy S23 FE. The upcoming Galaxy S24 series will also feature both Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Exynos 2400 SoCs in different markets. Only time will tell if this decision proves to be successful for Samsung.
