The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is good but arrived at the wrong time

Dedicated telephoto camera; Wireless charging; Decent OS support;

Missed its optimal launch window; Big and bulky with a huge chin; Strong competition for similar money;

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Dual SIM 5G (8GB RAM, 256GB, Purple) - Brand New review

It's easy to get carried away and lose sight of just how far we've come in the smartphone world. Apple's iPhone 14 is 7.8 millimeters thick but can communicate directly with satellites, boasts photographic talents that eclipse dedicated cameras and action cams, and does so starting at just $799.

Improved low-light camera performance, Clever safety features (you hope you won't need)

Improvements feel evolutionary, eSIM may prove a headache, iPhone 13 offers much the same for $100 less