Samsung Galaxy S23 FE with Exynos 2200 will only be available in some regions

Samsung introduced the Galaxy S21 FE in early 2022, however, it did not achieve the same level of success as the Galaxy S20 FE. Consequently, Samsung even withdrew the Galaxy S22 FE, sidelining this product line. Nevertheless, with the ebb in smartphone demand, Samsung has commenced an adjustment of its Galaxy product line. The Galaxy S23 FE is set to make a comeback, supplanting certain products within the Galaxy A series.

According to Wccftech, the Galaxy S23 FE is projected to be Samsung’s final traditional high-end, non-foldable model for the year. Although Samsung could have opted for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platform, internal discussions concluded with a decision to persist with the Exynos 2200 platform. The rationale behind this is the abundance of Exynos 2200 stock, with Samsung planning to deplete existing inventory using the new model. In addition, it is rumored that Samsung intends to launch the Galaxy S23 FE in the third quarter of 2023, exclusively in specific markets, though the exact regions remain undisclosed.

Understood to be less costly than the Snapdragon 8+ and second-generation Snapdragon 8, Samsung anticipates that the Galaxy S23 FE will present a superior cost-performance ratio in pricing, simultaneously boosting profit margins. Samsung’s semiconductor foundry business is presently underperforming, facing a decline in both capacity and revenue. Increasing the supply of Exynos chips could enhance its financial situation.

There might be a segment of consumers discontented with the choice to equip the Galaxy S23 FE with the Exynos 2200, largely unrelated to the pricing. Previous reports suggest that Samsung plans to refine the design of the Exynos 2200, improving yield rates. If manufacturing issues continue to affect the performance of the Exynos 2200, it is likely to have a detrimental impact on the sales of the Galaxy S23 FE.