Apple iPhone 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Price in UAE & Gulf

Side-by-side comparison of verified market prices, camera megapixels, battery life, display quality, and processor benchmark scores in UAE & Gulf.

โœ“ Head-to-Head Comparison: โ€ข PriceCR Hardware Benchmark Lab
Apple iPhone 11 design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Apple iPhone 11

AED 1,399

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 60/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

AED 2,549

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 68/100

Lowest verified at Jumbo.ae

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โš–๏ธ Head-to-Head Verdict: Which is Better in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Apple iPhone 11 starts from AED 1,399, saving approximately AED 1,150 over Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (AED 2,549). Choose Apple iPhone 11 for superior price-to-performance, or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 11?

  • โœ“ More affordable by AED 1,150 (45% lower price)
  • โœ“ Higher selfie camera resolution (12MP vs 10MP)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)

Why choose Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.4" vs 6.1")
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (50MP vs 12MP)

๐Ÿ† Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

Standardized 0โ€“100 evaluations across display, camera, performance, battery, and overall value.

Apple iPhone 11 (60/100) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (68/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 55 | Samsung: 55
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Samsung: 90
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Samsung: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Samsung: 50
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Samsung: 67
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 65 | Samsung: 73

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Apple iPhone 11

Scores 50/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Scores 90/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Scores 67/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Scores 73/100 delivering maximum features per currency unit.

๐Ÿ“ก UAE 5G & 4G LTE Network Compatibility

Official network frequency check for e& (Etisalat) and du networks in the UAE.

e& (Etisalat) Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B7, B20
du Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B20
Virgin Mobile UAE Full 5G Ready
Operates on du 5G / 4G Infrastructure
UAE Warranty & TDRA Tip: Ensure units carry official TDRA approval to guarantee 1-year manufacturer warranty across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah authorized service centers.

Apple iPhone 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 11 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Starting Verified Price AED 1,399
at UAE Retail Stores Advantage
AED 2,549
at Jumbo.ae
Display & Refresh Rate 6.1 inches (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio), Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) 6.4"
Display Resolution 828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) N/A
Processor / Chipset Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) N/A
RAM & Internal Storage 4GB LPDDR4X RAM 8GB RAM
Rear Primary Camera Dual: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 120หš, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6" 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 8 MP (telephoto, 3x optical, OIS) + 12 MP (ultrawide) Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) Advantage 10 MP (wide)
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 4500 mAh
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE 5G, 4G LTE
Operating System iOS iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 / One UI 6.1 (with Galaxy AI)
Build, Weight & Protection 194 g (6.84 oz), Glass front (Corning-made), glass back (Corning-made), aluminum frame (7000 series) Premium build

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 11 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

Both Apple iPhone 11 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE have distinct advantages in UAE & Gulf. Apple iPhone 11 starts from AED 1,399, whereas Samsung Galaxy S23 FE starts from AED 2,549. Apple iPhone 11 offers better value for money by being AED 1,150 cheaper. Review the side-by-side camera, display, and battery specs table above to decide.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 11 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Apple iPhone 11 is priced about AED 1,150 lower than Samsung Galaxy S23 FE based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 11 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

Apple iPhone 11 features Dual: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 120หš, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6" with a high-capacity battery. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE comes with 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 8 MP (telephoto, 3x optical, OIS) + 12 MP (ultrawide) and a 4500 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.